US Bridges

Pless School RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .45 N CO RD 79 · Structure no. 000000000016290

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pless School RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pless School RD over Cedar Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, 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.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPless School RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.45 N CO RD 79
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40347, -93.26527
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pless School RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pless School RD over Cedar 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 Pless School RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pless School RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pless School RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.