US Bridges

Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek

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Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.26 MI N CR 17-SULPHRSPR · Structure no. 000000000021591

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPetty Road-Cr 18
CrossesCreek
Location0.26 MI N CR 17-SULPHRSPR
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.18688, -92.12984
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petty Road-Cr 18 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Petty Road-Cr 18 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.