US Bridges

Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.05 M N JCT of CO RD 21 · Structure no. 000000000023296

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesKates Creek RD - D
CrossesKates Creek
Location0.05 M N JCT of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates34.51322, -93.90319
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kates Creek RD - D over Kates 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Kates Creek RD - D over Kates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.