US Bridges

Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.35 W. of SH 164 · Structure no. 000000000018212

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroomfield Rd. - D
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.35 W. of SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.46893, -93.0653
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear 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 Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Broomfield Rd. - D over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.