US Bridges

CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI W of Bate. Pike · Structure no. 000000000022854

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1938 Watson
CrossesLeopard Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Bate. Pike
RouteCounty Highway 1938
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.92214, -92.23761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2018)
Projected traffic389 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1938 Watson over Leopard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1938 Watson over Leopard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.