US Bridges

Bethel RD over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Perry County, Arkansas · .98 E SH 113 · Structure no. 000000000024183

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel RD over Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel RD
CrossesCreek
Location.98 E SH 113
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03239, -92.67789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Bethel RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel RD over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bethel RD over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.