US Bridges

Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.1 M N JCT Dunlap &67B · Structure no. 0000000000A1114

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDunlap Rd.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.1 M N JCT Dunlap &67B
RouteCity Street 17010
Coordinates36.09911, -90.95728
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Dunlap Rd. over Coon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap Rd. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.