US Bridges

CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Arkansas · .5 NE JCT SH 27 & CR 6 · Structure no. 000000000019918

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6 / Nathan Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location.5 NE JCT SH 27 & CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.0471, -93.7507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (1987)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 / Nathan Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.