US Bridges

Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · .7 Ml W ST HWY 249 · Structure no. 000000000023704

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMt PLEASANT/CR518
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location.7 Ml W ST HWY 249
RouteCounty Highway 518
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8473, -91.61517
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes 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 Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mt PLEASANT/CR518 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.