US Bridges

CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI E of JCT SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000004382

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2007. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 29 (green Pl
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location5.5 MI E of JCT SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates34.13105, -93.9058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic281 by 2007
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 29 (green Pl over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.