US Bridges

US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N SH 133-LACEY · Structure no. 000000000003933

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 425-03 Lm 4.70
CrossesSouth Fork Brown Creek
Location0.5 MI N SH 133-LACEY
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.4613, -91.83987
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,172 (2018)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek carry?

About 4,172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 425-03 Lm 4.70 over South Fork Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.