US Bridges

Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · .24 MI NE S.H. 41 · Structure no. 000000000020577

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOak Bend Road
CrossesLowes Creek
Location.24 MI NE S.H. 41
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates35.379, -93.93047
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Bend Road over Lowes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Oak Bend Road over Lowes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.