US Bridges

Roemer Road over Phillips Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 500 Ft NE of Ave 6192 · Structure no. DAPAMCPIN000155

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Roemer Road over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roemer Road over Phillips Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoemer Road
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location500 Ft NE of Ave 6192
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35667, -92.12999
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roemer Road over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roemer Road over Phillips 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roemer Road over Phillips Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roemer Road over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Roemer Road over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the Army.