Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek
FairMontgomery County, Arkansas · 2.65 N SH 298 · Structure no. 000000000015553
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 5 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 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 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 5 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
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 2023.
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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Red Ridge RD over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.