US Bridges

Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · .29 M S SH 124 & CO RD 48 · Structure no. 000000000016280

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2007. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermilk RD - B
CrossesHackers Creek
Location.29 M S SH 124 & CO RD 48
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40905, -92.9049
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic161 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers 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 Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermilk RD - B over Hackers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.