US Bridges

Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co.

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT of Belmont&ridge Rd. · Structure no. 000000000021191

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2011. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesCreek - Crawford Co.
LocationJCT of Belmont&ridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54278, -94.15889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2018)
Projected traffic278 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co. carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ridge Road over Creek - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.