US Bridges

Abbott RD over Kings Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N SH 378 · Structure no. 000000000004370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott RD over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Abbott RD over Kings Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbott RD
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.5 MI N SH 378
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0305, -94.16089
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic279 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Abbott RD over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott RD over Kings 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 Abbott RD over Kings Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abbott RD over Kings Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Abbott RD over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.