US Bridges

Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens

Poor

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .35MI SE of SH 57 · Structure no. 000000000019665

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens is a concrete culvert carrying Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPace City Road
CrossesCreek- City of Stephens
Location.35MI SE of SH 57
RouteCity Street 43510
Coordinates33.40854, -93.06274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pace City Road over Creek- City of Stephens?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.