US Bridges

Clinton RD over Pierce Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.1 N SH 89 · Structure no. 000000000004298

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton RD over Pierce Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clinton RD over Pierce Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesClinton RD
CrossesPierce Creek
Location0.1 N SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates34.96015, -92.34499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic734 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Clinton RD over Pierce Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton RD over Pierce 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton RD over Pierce Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinton RD over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton RD over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.