US Bridges

Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1 M N JCT SH 88 · Structure no. 000000000024302

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHole in the Gnd RD
CrossesHole in Ground Creek
Location1 M N JCT SH 88
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates34.59658, -93.90392
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground 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 Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hole in the Gnd RD over Hole in Ground Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.