US Bridges

Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI W of US71 · Structure no. 000000000023887

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR is a concrete culvert carrying Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarto Rd.
CrossesSquare Rock CR
Location0.10 MI W of US71
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9475, -94.10577
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR 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 Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barto Rd. over Square Rock CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.