US Bridges

Abbott Road over Lea Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.09 MI S SH 71 JCT · Structure no. 000000000020839

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbott Road over Lea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Abbott Road over Lea Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2009. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAbbott Road
CrossesLea Creek
Location0.09 MI S SH 71 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.072, -94.19314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic293 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road over Lea Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbott Road over Lea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Abbott Road over Lea Creek carry?

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

How long is Abbott Road over Lea Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Abbott Road over Lea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.