US Bridges

Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.23 MI W US 79-FAITH · Structure no. 000000000021730

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek in Jefferson 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 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesDyson Road-Cr
CrossesDyson Creek
Location1.23 MI W US 79-FAITH
RouteCounty Highway 722
Coordinates34.13611, -92.13528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2018)
Projected traffic243 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek built?

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

What condition is Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dyson Road-Cr over Dyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.