US Bridges

CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1 MI S of Laneburg · Structure no. 000000000015583

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 38 - G -0.93
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1 MI S of Laneburg
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates33.6741, -93.3493
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CO RD 38 - G -0.93 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.