US Bridges

Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city)

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 0.2 Mi. W. of S.H.8 Jct. · Structure no. 000000000022917

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city) is a steel culvert carrying Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city) in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Creek RD
CrossesBranch-Rock CR (city)
Location0.2 Mi. W. of S.H.8 Jct.
RouteCity Street 49513
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30939, -93.54216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city) carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Rock Creek RD over Branch-Rock CR (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.