US Bridges

Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.23 MI W SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000012970

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek is a concrete slab carrying Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRound Mt. Rd.
CrossesGold Creek
Location1.23 MI W SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02478, -92.44166
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Round Mt. Rd. over Gold 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 Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Round Mt. Rd. over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.