US Bridges

City Lake Road over Black Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 3.33 NE US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016743

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Lake Road over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying City Lake Road over Black Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 83 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Lake Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.33 NE US 71
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9405, -94.0583
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 City Lake Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is City Lake Road over Black 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does City Lake Road over Black Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Lake Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns City Lake Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.