US Bridges

Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · Pine Bluff Arsenal · Structure no. DAPAMCPIN000168

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mccoy Road over Tulley 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMccoy Road
CrossesTulley Creek
LocationPine Bluff Arsenal
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3319, -92.08722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek built?

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

What condition is Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mccoy Road over Tulley Creek?

It is owned by the Army.