US Bridges

CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N SH 54-LTTLEGARNT · Structure no. 000000000018389

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 51/GARNETT RD
CrossesAbles Creek
Location1.0 MI N SH 54-LTTLEGARNT
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87589, -91.7983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

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 CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 51/GARNETT RD over Ables Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.