US Bridges

Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI E JCT SH 113 · Structure no. 000000000023057

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStony Point RD
CrossesBallard Creek
Location4.8 MI E JCT SH 113
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates35.06733, -92.65414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 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 traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stony Point RD over Ballard 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Stony Point RD over Ballard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.