US Bridges

Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W CR 190 · Structure no. 000000000020467

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPostal Rd. - D
CrossesClayton Creek
Location0.2 MI W CR 190
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates35.43671, -93.00587
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Postal Rd. - D over Clayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.