US Bridges

CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.5 M S.W. Gurnsey · Structure no. 000000000023355

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.2-E-1.76
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location3.5 M S.W. Gurnsey
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.64272, -93.73143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.2-E-1.76 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.