US Bridges

CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Little River County, Arkansas · .5 MI E Winthrop · Structure no. 000000000004661

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2011. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 48 -D - 1.66
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.5 MI E Winthrop
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates33.83385, -94.33753
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic358 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 48 -D - 1.66 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.