US Bridges

Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S Toadsuck · Structure no. 000000000004307

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDonnell Ridge RD
CrossesTucker Creek
Location2.5 MI S Toadsuck
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates35.04536, -92.52269
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek built?

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

What condition is Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Donnell Ridge RD over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.