US Bridges

Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · .76 Mi. JCT SH5 & Moccas · Structure no. 000000000024265

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesMoccasin Creek Rd.
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location.76 Mi. JCT SH5 & Moccas
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates36.16674, -92.20839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.