US Bridges

Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E JCT SH 333 · Structure no. 000000000023979

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD - E
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT SH 333
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates35.36731, -93.23477
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD - E over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.