US Bridges

Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI W SH 248 · Structure no. 000000000020856

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co. is a steel culvert carrying Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesHinkle Dam Road
CrossesRyan Creek - Scott Co.
Location1.11 MI W SH 248
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87667, -94.20683
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hinkle Dam Road over Ryan Creek - Scott Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.