US Bridges

Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.25 N of Oden · Structure no. 000000000015524

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBushy Rd. - D
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.25 N of Oden
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates34.64444, -93.79861
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bushy Rd. - D over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.