US Bridges

CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI S Jeffcolin-Pnbrgn · Structure no. 000000000021944

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 12/ALEXANDER RD
CrossesMelton Creek
Location3.9 MI S Jeffcolin-Pnbrgn
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates34.03936, -91.92936
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns CR 12/ALEXANDER RD over Melton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.