US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city)

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · .26 M N JCT US 371 · Structure no. 000000000024274

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city) in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,933 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Pleasant Dr.
CrossesDodson Creek (city)
Location.26 M N JCT US 371
RouteCity Street 39810
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.95368, -93.8509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,933 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city) carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Pleasant Dr. over Dodson Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.