US Bridges

Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.26 N HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000016748

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesElam Trail
CrossesPack Saddle Creek
Location0.26 N HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99994, -94.10564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Elam Trail over Pack Saddle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Elam Trail over Pack Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.