US Bridges

Clinton RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI So SH 286 · Structure no. 000000000023132

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton RD over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clinton RD over Panther Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.75 MI So SH 286
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01962, -92.33274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic683 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Clinton RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton RD over Panther 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 2022.

How much traffic does Clinton RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clinton RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.