US Bridges

Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N SH 54-GARNETT · Structure no. 000000000023346

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGentry Rd-Cr 68
CrossesAbles Creek
Location1.0 MI N SH 54-GARNETT
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85224, -91.76755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic32 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 Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gentry Rd-Cr 68 over Ables Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.