US Bridges

Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI NW SH 255 · Structure no. 0000000000M4085

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2012. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkett Flat Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI NW SH 255
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24392, -92.40919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic218 by 2012
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 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 Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkett Flat Rd. over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Burkett Flat Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.