US Bridges

Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI NW of Danville RD · Structure no. 000000000018547

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vaughn RD over North Fork 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 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVaughn RD
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of Danville RD
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates34.63284, -92.95175
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Vaughn RD over North Fork 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 Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn RD over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.