US Bridges

Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N SH 54-DBLWELLS · Structure no. 000000000024134

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence Road-Cr
CrossesMill Creek/Craig Creek
Location1.0 MI N SH 54-DBLWELLS
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.17196, -92.21162
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Road-Cr over Mill Creek/Craig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.