US Bridges

Nella Rd. over Denton Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 4 M S SH 248 & CO RD 9 · Structure no. 000000000004269

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nella Rd. over Denton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nella Rd. over Denton Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNella Rd.
CrossesDenton Creek
Location4 M S SH 248 & CO RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8377, -94.19103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Nella Rd. over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nella Rd. over Denton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nella Rd. over Denton Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nella Rd. over Denton Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nella Rd. over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.