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CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1/4 MI S SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000022159

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2004. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 101/HIGGINBOTHA
CrossesRothy Creek
Location1/4 MI S SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8803, -92.71776
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic71 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101/HIGGINBOTHA over Rothy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.