US Bridges

Possum Trot over Blakley Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI NW SH 84 · Structure no. 000000000020786

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot over Blakley Creek is a steel other carrying Possum Trot over Blakley Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Trot
CrossesBlakley Creek
Location1.3 MI NW SH 84
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36011, -92.91947
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Trot over Blakley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Trot over Blakley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Trot over Blakley Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Possum Trot over Blakley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot over Blakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.