US Bridges

Broomfield Rd. over Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI E of SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000024051

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broomfield Rd. over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Broomfield Rd. over 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroomfield Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 MI E of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.47916, -93.09204
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2018)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 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 Broomfield Rd. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Broomfield Rd. over 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 Broomfield Rd. over Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broomfield Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Broomfield Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.