US Bridges

Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.9 M SE JCT CR 34 · Structure no. 000000000015498

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBumblebee Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.9 M SE JCT CR 34
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36975, -93.49377
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Bumblebee Rd. over Caney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bumblebee Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.