US Bridges

Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.52 MI E F16 · Structure no. 000000000023578

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPointer Trail E.
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.52 MI E F16
RouteCounty Highway 378
Coordinates35.45798, -94.31937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pointer Trail E. over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.