US Bridges

Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.66 Mi. JCT SH5 & Mocca · Structure no. 000000000024267

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
101 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 steel orthotropic carrying Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Creek Rd.
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location1.66 Mi. JCT SH5 & Mocca
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17455, -92.20526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (2.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.