US Bridges

Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI West US 49 · Structure no. 000000000021317

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPruetts Chapel- G
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI West US 49
RouteCity Street 28
Coordinates36.04175, -90.54004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruetts Chapel- G over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pruetts Chapel- G over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.