US Bridges

Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI N JCT SH 319 · Structure no. 000000000004865

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou in Faulkner 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 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2023. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCypress Creek Rd.
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location0.55 MI N JCT SH 319
RouteCounty Highway 468
Coordinates35.06498, -92.14641
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2023
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou built?

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

What condition is Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Creek Rd. over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.