US Bridges

Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .6 MI N JCT SH 89 · Structure no. 000000000020387

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek is a steel other carrying Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMitchell RD
CrossesBridge Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates34.96559, -92.25285
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell RD over Bridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell RD over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.