US Bridges

CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W Hope · Structure no. 000000000021145

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 2 -E- 8.50
CrossesCreek
Location1.25 MI W Hope
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.66925, -93.63271
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic676 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 CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 2 -E- 8.50 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.