US Bridges

Fdr 11 over Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 20.2 MI West of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080905000003093

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 11 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 11 over Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 11
CrossesRock Creek
Location20.2 MI West of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7558, -93.3991
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 11 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 11 over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 11 over Rock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 11 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 11 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.