US Bridges

Center Valley Rd. over Bakers Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.8 M W 124 · Structure no. 000000000016263

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 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 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Valley Rd.
CrossesBakers Creek
Location1.8 M W 124
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33629, -93.1057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Valley Rd. over Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 December 2023.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Center Valley Rd. over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.