US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .83 MI E JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000015511

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Bend RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location.83 MI E JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates34.67347, -93.51833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Bend RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bend RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.