US Bridges

Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI West CO RD 63 · Structure no. 000000000020379

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek is a steel other carrying Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Creek Rd.
CrossesLost Creek
Location2.7 MI West CO RD 63
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42324, -93.28573
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek Rd. over Lost 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Creek Rd. over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.