US Bridges

230C over Walnut Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080910000014655

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

230C over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying 230C over Walnut 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries230C
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 230C
Coordinates34.52014, -93.38132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 230C over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is 230C over Walnut 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 230C over Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 230C over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 230C over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.