US Bridges

CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 4.38W JCT SH27&CO RD5 · Structure no. 000000000004652

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek in Pike 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2007. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5-MUDDY Fork RD
CrossesMuddy Fork Creek
Location4.38W JCT SH27&CO RD5
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07747, -93.74908
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5-MUDDY Fork RD over Muddy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.