US Bridges

CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI S JCT SH 196 · Structure no. 000000000004499

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2007. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 13 -D- 2.60
CrossesBeech Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT SH 196
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates33.3248, -93.85883
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2018)
Projected traffic377 by 2007
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 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech 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 CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 13 -D- 2.60 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.