US Bridges

Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .4 Miles South SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000024310

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltillo RD
CrossesCreek Little Branch
Location.4 Miles South SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07125, -92.30461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Saltillo RD over Creek Little Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.