US Bridges

C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W JCT CR 7 & 105 · Structure no. 000000000020938

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek is a steel other carrying C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek in Hempstead 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 155 - F-1.61
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location1.6 MI W JCT CR 7 & 105
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.51551, -93.72706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 155 - F-1.61 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.