US Bridges

Crow Mountain Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.5MI W CR 91 · Structure no. 000000000016267

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Mountain Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Crow Mountain Road over Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrow Mountain Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.5MI W CR 91
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2614, -92.96746
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2018)
Projected traffic199 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crow Mountain Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Crow Mountain Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Crow Mountain Road over Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crow Mountain Road over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Crow Mountain Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.