US Bridges

CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .63 M N JCT SH 70 · Structure no. 000000000013220

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 705 C Mill CR
CrossesBr Gulpha Creek
Location.63 M N JCT SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 705
Coordinates34.51572, -93.00569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 705 C Mill CR over Br Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.