US Bridges

Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .4 S US 70 · Structure no. 000000000013155

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPearcy Rd.
CrossesLost Creek
Location.4 S US 70
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42252, -93.29103
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2018)
Projected traffic149 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearcy Rd. over Lost 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pearcy Rd. over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.