US Bridges

Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1 Mi. E. of Jct. SH 270 · Structure no. 000000000015555

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbernathy RD
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Jct. SH 270
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65046, -93.73128
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic33 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Abernathy RD over Hackberry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Abernathy RD over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.