US Bridges

HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · .5 M W JCT SH 237 & 196 · Structure no. 0000000000X1270

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek in Miller 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY 196-01-2.65
CrossesRocky Creek
Location.5 M W JCT SH 237 & 196
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates33.41041, -93.98703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns HWY 196-01-2.65 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.