US Bridges

Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 14.26 MI No US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016710

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

About this bridge

Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief 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 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNella RD
CrossesDenton Creek Relief
Location14.26 MI No US 71
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates34.83839, -94.19097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nella RD over Denton Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.