US Bridges

CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Nevada County, Arkansas · .5 MI W JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000021004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 11- H- 6.36
CrossesLittle Bodcaw Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates33.5737, -93.41784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11- H- 6.36 over Little Bodcaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.