US Bridges

Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .45 M S JCT CR 26 · Structure no. 000000000020123

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermilk Sprs.Rd
CrossesCollier Creek
Location.45 M S JCT CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.43574, -93.60604
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermilk Sprs.Rd over Collier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.