US Bridges

Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.5 M W JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000024122

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2002. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 43-E-4.51
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 M W JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.28353, -93.9222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2018)
Projected traffic398 by 2002
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 43-E-4.51 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.