US Bridges

CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.66 MI N of HWY 328 · Structure no. 000000000022638

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 72-D(DOC Gray)
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.66 MI N of HWY 328
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates36.45048, -90.78471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 72-D(DOC Gray) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.