US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 5.62 MI N HWY 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M2347

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesMill Creek-Craw Co.
Location5.62 MI N HWY 64
RouteState Highway 215
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.57336, -94.03162
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2018)
Projected traffic285 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co. carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Mill Creek-Craw Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.