US Bridges

Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.15 M W JCT B.P. & Doneg · Structure no. 000000000023229

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeatrice Powell ST
CrossesStone Dam Creek
Location0.15 M W JCT B.P. & Doneg
RouteCity Street 46450
Coordinates35.07625, -92.45689
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2028
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beatrice Powell ST over Stone Dam Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.