US Bridges

Southside RD over Kates Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 9.95 M W JCT SH 379 · Structure no. 000000000015479

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside RD over Kates Creek is a concrete slab carrying Southside RD over Kates Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthside RD
CrossesKates Creek
Location9.95 M W JCT SH 379
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54911, -93.91274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southside RD over Kates Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southside RD over Kates Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Southside RD over Kates Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Southside RD over Kates Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Southside RD over Kates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.