US Bridges

Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · 3.62 M NE CO RD 23 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000018211

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little 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 6 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroomfield RD - D
CrossesN. Fork of Little Creek
Location3.62 M NE CO RD 23 & SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.47766, -93.08364
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little 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 Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Broomfield RD - D over N. Fork of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.