US Bridges

Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.17 W Jct. SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000016301

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeaceful Valley RD
CrossesLinker Creek
Location0.17 W Jct. SH 7
RouteCity Street 44484
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39492, -93.11611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaceful Valley RD over Linker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Peaceful Valley RD over Linker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.