US Bridges

Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI S US 64 Bypass · Structure no. 000000000020389

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek is a steel other carrying Beryl Road over Little Cypress 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.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeryl Road
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.4 MI S US 64 Bypass
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0427, -92.26179
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2018)
Projected traffic242 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$247,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Beryl Road over Little Cypress 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 Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beryl Road over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.