US Bridges

CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Drew County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI S US 278-SELMA · Structure no. 000000000022710

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek is a steel other carrying CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 72/S16THSECTRD
CrossesPiney Creek
Location3.1 MI S US 278-SELMA
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62506, -91.62801
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 72/S16THSECTRD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.