US Bridges

Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · .47 M E 7 · Structure no. 000000000016262

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Valley RD
CrossesBakers Creek
Location.47 M E 7
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34027, -93.12411
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2018)
Projected traffic308 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Valley RD over Bakers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek carry?

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

How long is Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Center Valley RD over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.