E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI S JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000018964
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena 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 E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns E Bethesda RD over Casy Glen Creek- Mena?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.