US Bridges

C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 3.75 Mi. N.W. Jct.S.H 26 · Structure no. 000000000022347

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC.R19POSSOM Hollow
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.75 Mi. N.W. Jct.S.H 26
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates34.04686, -94.01592
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2018)
Projected traffic247 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek 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 C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns C.R19POSSOM Hollow over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.