US Bridges

Easterwood Point over Creek

FairPosted for load

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .14 S SH 89 · Structure no. 000000000012966

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,506
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easterwood Point over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Easterwood Point over Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEasterwood Point
CrossesCreek
Location.14 S SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.96041, -92.45866
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Easterwood Point over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easterwood Point over 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 Easterwood Point over Creek carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Easterwood Point over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Easterwood Point over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.