US Bridges

CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.34 MI E JCT CR 280 · Structure no. 000000000018536

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,044
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR91/BALD Mtn RD
CrossesE Br Gulpha Creek
Location1.34 MI E JCT CR 280
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49264, -92.9695
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR91/BALD Mtn RD over E Br Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.