US Bridges

Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.4 M W Garland Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000018495

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dallas Rd.
CrossesTea Creek
Location2.4 M W Garland Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45308, -93.445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dallas Rd. over Tea 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 Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dallas Rd. over Tea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.