US Bridges

Access RD to Park over Love Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · Dam Site 5 · Structure no. CEPSWLARPBDSPBC

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access RD to Park over Love Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Access RD to Park over Love Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccess RD to Park
CrossesLove Creek
LocationDam Site 5
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40631, -92.10219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD to Park over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD to Park over Love 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Access RD to Park over Love Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Access RD to Park over Love Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD to Park over Love Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).