US Bridges

Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000023694

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalling Water RD
CrossesFalling Water Creek
Location2.3 MI N JCT SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.7046, -92.96077
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falling Water RD over Falling Water 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Falling Water RD over Falling Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.