US Bridges

US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · NE Outskirts of Prescott · Structure no. 000000000001420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 - 03 - 8.84
CrossesGarland Creek
LocationNE Outskirts of Prescott
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.81514, -93.37599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 - 03 - 8.84 over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.