US Bridges

Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI No Center Street · Structure no. 000000000019454

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesCoop Creek-Scott Co.
Location0.15 MI No Center Street
RouteCity Street 60540
Coordinates35.06066, -94.24721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2018)
Projected traffic501 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co. 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 Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Coop Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.