US Bridges

Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.97 M NW Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000022731

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Dallas Rd.
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3.97 M NW Garland CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates34.47028, -93.45805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dallas Rd. over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.