Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city)
GoodMiller County, Arkansas · .5 MI S JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000004579
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,399
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city) is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city) built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city) carry?
About 1,399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city)?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Blackmon Ferry over Rocky Creek (city)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.