US Bridges

Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .85 M N JCT SH 298 · Structure no. 000000000015552

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Ridge RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.85 M N JCT SH 298
RouteCounty Highway 525
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70724, -93.49363
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Ridge RD over Muddy 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 Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.