US Bridges

Grant 13-CR over S Joy Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S CR 7-MILLERVILLE · Structure no. 000000000023864

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant 13-CR over S Joy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grant 13-CR over S Joy Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant 13-CR
CrossesS Joy Creek
Location0.2 MI S CR 7-MILLERVILLE
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates34.17853, -92.42497
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 13-CR over S Joy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant 13-CR over S Joy 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 13-CR over S Joy Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grant 13-CR over S Joy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Grant 13-CR over S Joy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.