Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPike County, Arkansas · 5 MI S of Delight · Structure no. 000000000015859
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cord 103; Bowen Br over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.