US Bridges

Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.91 MI from Jct. HWY 215 · Structure no. 000000000004500

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2007. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCo. Rd. 5099
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location0.91 MI from Jct. HWY 215
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates35.68639, -93.65955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic83 by 2007
Trucks17%
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 Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.