US Bridges

CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · .25 M S Boughton · Structure no. 000000000004287

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCO RD 35 -D - 4.43
CrossesGarland Creek
Location.25 M S Boughton
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.84779, -93.32435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 -D - 4.43 over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.