US Bridges

ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · 8.8 M. W of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000023311

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek is a steel other carrying ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesROCKCREEK263B-0.32
CrossesRock Creek
Location8.8 M. W of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.94561, -94.01486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns ROCKCREEK263B-0.32 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.