US Bridges

Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.2 M W of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000023361

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesJohnny Tate Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2 M W of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates34.92939, -94.10833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnny Tate Road over Mud 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Johnny Tate Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.