US Bridges

SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1 MI S & MI E Wrm Spgs · Structure no. 000000000006204

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

About this bridge

SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 251-01-LM 12.92
CrossesNo Branch Mud Creek
Location1 MI S & MI E Wrm Spgs
RouteState Highway 251
Coordinates36.46858, -91.03887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 251-01-LM 12.92 over No Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.