US Bridges

Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.0 SE JCT SH 36&CO RD 65 · Structure no. 000000000020742

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou is a steel other carrying Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBull Creek Rd.
CrossesMuddy Bayou
Location1.0 SE JCT SH 36&CO RD 65
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17471, -92.14934
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek Rd. over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.