US Bridges

Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek

FairPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .1 MI S JCT CR 77 · Structure no. 000000000020519

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBaroid Rd.
CrossesCove Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT CR 77
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.48307, -92.82788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2018)
Projected traffic189 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baroid Rd. over Cove 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Baroid Rd. over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.