US Bridges

CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.89 M W SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000018565

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
847
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR150/ L. Blkly CR
CrossesLittle Blakely Creek
Location4.89 M W SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66672, -93.15269
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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR150/ L. Blkly CR over Little Blakely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.