West Creek Road over Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 1.15 MI So US 64 · Structure no. 000000000013100
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Creek Road over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Creek Road over Pond Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Creek Road over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is West Creek Road over Pond Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does West Creek Road over Pond Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Creek Road over Pond Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Creek Road over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.