US Bridges

State Highway 250 over Randall Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI S SH 80 · Structure no. 0000000000M2553

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 250 over Randall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 250 over Randall Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 250
CrossesRandall Creek
Location0.03 MI S SH 80
RouteState Highway 250
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.91416, -93.86439
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic354 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 250 over Randall Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Highway 250 over Randall Creek 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 State Highway 250 over Randall Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 250 over Randall Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 250 over Randall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.