US Bridges

Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E SH 331 · Structure no. 000000000022520

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2021. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley Cove Rd- B
CrossesCove Creek
Location1.8 MI E SH 331
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28444, -93.05734
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bradley Cove Rd- B over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.