US Bridges

Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.53 Mi. N. Co. Rd. 348 · Structure no. 000000000022778

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2023. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver Springs Rd.
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.53 Mi. N. Co. Rd. 348
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4734, -94.33714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2023
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Oliver Springs Rd. over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.