US Bridges

Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.85 MI E JCT SH 107 · Structure no. 000000000023450

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMortar Creek Rd.
CrossesMortar Creek
Location0.85 MI E JCT SH 107
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3353, -92.21598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mortar Creek Rd. over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.