US Bridges

CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek

Fair

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI N SH35-MONTICELLO · Structure no. 000000000023158

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek is a steel other carrying CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74/BORDEAUX RD
CrossesPuncheon Creek
Location0.6 MI N SH35-MONTICELLO
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60546, -91.69736
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic165 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon 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 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74/BORDEAUX RD over Puncheon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.