US Bridges

Caldwell St. over Coop Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.10 M S US 71 & Caldwell · Structure no. 000000000019453

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell St. over Coop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell St. over Coop Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaldwell St.
CrossesCoop Creek
Location0.10 M S US 71 & Caldwell
RouteCity Street 8390
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06033, -94.2448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2018)
Projected traffic312 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell St. over Coop Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell St. over Coop 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 Caldwell St. over Coop Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell St. over Coop Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell St. over Coop Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.