US Bridges

East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · .15 MI So 326 · Structure no. 000000000016313

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Gumlog RD - B
CrossesGumlog Creek
Location.15 MI So 326
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32583, -93.03069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic26 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

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 East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek built?

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

What condition is East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek?

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

Who owns East Gumlog RD - B over Gumlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.