US Bridges

Abbott Road over Rock Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N SH 378 JCT · Structure no. 000000000004441

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott Road over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Abbott Road over Rock Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2007. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbbott Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.0 MI N SH 378 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.04511, -94.1757
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic293 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 Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott Road over Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Abbott Road over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is Abbott Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Abbott Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.