US Bridges

Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.81 Mi. W. of JCT SH 105 · Structure no. 000000000023181

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDuvall Rd. - B
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.81 Mi. W. of JCT SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33445, -92.97352
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duvall Rd. - B 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Duvall Rd. - B over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.