US Bridges

Abbott RD over Carnes Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI N SH 378 · Structure no. 000000000020576

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott RD over Carnes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Abbott RD over Carnes Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2005. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbott RD
CrossesCarnes Creek
Location1.3 MI N SH 378
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03953, -94.16704
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbott RD over Carnes Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Abbott RD over Carnes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Abbott RD over Carnes Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abbott RD over Carnes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Abbott RD over Carnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.