US Bridges

CO RD 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 2.93 M N of JCT HWY 215 · Structure no. 000000000020457

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek is a concrete channel beam 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCO RD 5099
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location2.93 M N of JCT HWY 215
RouteCounty Highway 407
Coordinates35.70083, -93.64111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic27 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 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 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5099 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.