US Bridges

Weston RD over Molly Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.6 Ml. North of HWY 70 · Structure no. 000000000023706

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weston RD over Molly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Weston RD over Molly Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWeston RD
CrossesMolly Creek
Location0.6 Ml. North of HWY 70
RouteCity Street 61720
Coordinates34.48293, -93.11779
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Weston RD over Molly Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weston RD over Molly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Weston RD over Molly Creek carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weston RD over Molly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Weston RD over Molly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.