US Bridges

Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 4 MI E Greenbrier · Structure no. 000000000004438

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilson Bottoms RD
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location4 MI E Greenbrier
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates35.21594, -92.32386
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic142 by 2007
Trucks3%
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 Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Bottoms RD over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.