US Bridges

German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · .34 MI N.W. of Perry · Structure no. 000000000004680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2007. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGerman RD
CrossesRocky Cypress Creek
Location.34 MI N.W. of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.05371, -92.79738
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic171 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is German RD over Rocky Cypress 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns German RD over Rocky Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.