US Bridges

Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.64 M S Cauthron · Structure no. 000000000004301

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMorgan Springs Rd.
CrossesWidow Creek
Location0.64 M S Cauthron
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates34.91208, -94.29825
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Springs Rd. over Widow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.