Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Arkansas · .06 MI S of HWY 270 · Structure no. 080908000003133
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 1998. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 6 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.