US Bridges

CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .1 E SH 227 · Structure no. 000000000020074

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1471 Mid Americ
CrossesCreek
Location.1 E SH 227
RouteCounty Highway 1471
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51834, -93.12678
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2018)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1471 Mid Americ 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 CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns CR 1471 Mid Americ over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.