US Bridges

SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.30 Mi. Sw. Jct. SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X1266

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2005 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 872/GLENWOOD Av
CrossesEngineers Creek
Location0.30 Mi. Sw. Jct. SH 7
RouteState Highway 872
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29859, -93.14043
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2005)
Projected traffic639 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 872/GLENWOOD Av over Engineers Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.