US Bridges

Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI S SH 46-REDFIELD · Structure no. 000000000020745

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrant 77-CR
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location1.26 MI S SH 46-REDFIELD
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates34.37824, -92.23972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant 77-CR over Simpson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Grant 77-CR over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.