US Bridges

Pitchercane Rd. over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.20 M N Danville RD · Structure no. 000000000018545

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitchercane Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pitchercane Rd. over 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 6 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPitchercane Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.20 M N Danville RD
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61547, -92.961
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitchercane Rd. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pitchercane Rd. over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pitchercane Rd. over Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pitchercane Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pitchercane Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.