US Bridges

Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.3 M N CO RD 26 & SH 124 · Structure no. 000000000016261

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuck Mt. Rd. - D
CrossesIsabell Creek
Location0.3 M N CO RD 26 & SH 124
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates35.37455, -92.99872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell 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 Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Mt. Rd. - D over Isabell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.