US Bridges

NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI W of Fdr 31 · Structure no. 080907000020807

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 140
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location4.1 MI W of Fdr 31
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates34.44558, -94.21219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 140 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.