US Bridges

Weeks Road over Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 8.28 MI SW SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000020100

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeks Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Weeks Road over Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWeeks Road
CrossesCreek
Location8.28 MI SW SH 28
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88111, -94.41806
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weeks Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Weeks Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Weeks Road over Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weeks Road over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Weeks Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.