US Bridges

CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI N Cedar Glades Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023384

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 51 Wildcat Rd.
CrossesBull Bayou Creek
Location2.1 MI N Cedar Glades Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55406, -93.08791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51 Wildcat Rd. over Bull Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.