US Bridges

Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .45 MI N SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000020466

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle is a concrete channel beam carrying Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2007. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek Rd. - E
CrossesMill CR Lake Dardanelle
Location.45 MI N SH 64
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32952, -93.20397
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2018)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Rd. - E over Mill CR Lake Dardanelle?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.