US Bridges

C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1/2 Mi. W of Glenwood C.L · Structure no. 000000000023237

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.189-VAUGHN RD
CrossesCreek
Location1/2 Mi. W of Glenwood C.L
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34044, -93.57422
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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 C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.189-VAUGHN 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 C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.189-VAUGHN RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.