US Bridges

SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · East of Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000000006203

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 251-01-LM 12.02
CrossesMud Creek
LocationEast of Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.45699, -91.03369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic758 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01-LM 12.02 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.