US Bridges

FSR 214 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI N of US HWY 270 · Structure no. 080910000015615

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 214 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying FSR 214 over Walnut Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 214
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.02 MI N of US HWY 270
RouteFederal Lands Road 214
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.5148, -93.3825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 FSR 214 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 214 over Walnut 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does FSR 214 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FSR 214 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 214 over Walnut Creek?

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