US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · East End SH 248&98 JCT · Structure no. 000000000021334

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2010. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesBarnett Creek - Scott CO
LocationEast End SH 248&98 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates34.9288, -93.91902
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2010
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.