US Bridges

Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 4.05 M from End of SH 164 · Structure no. 000000000016260

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGranny Gap Rd. 1
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.05 M from End of SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50537, -93.00323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Granny Gap Rd. 1 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.