US Bridges

CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.5 SE Columbus · Structure no. 000000000021781

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 48-D-2.61
CrossesBranch of Gibson Creek
Location3.5 SE Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74861, -93.78833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 48-D-2.61 over Branch of Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.