US Bridges

Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.0 S SH 287 · Structure no. 000000000013022

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArkavalley Rd.
CrossesDe Berry Creek
Location1.0 S SH 287
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17703, -92.36863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic213 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arkavalley Rd. over De Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.