US Bridges

Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.2 M S JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000019136

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesBarcliff Drive
CrossesHicks Creek
Location0.2 M S JCT US 64
RouteCity Street 3205
Coordinates35.48336, -93.81764
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1987)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barcliff Drive over Hicks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Barcliff Drive over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.