US Bridges

Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 5.20 MI East of SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000X0670

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain is a steel culvert carrying Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Road/Cr 58
CrossesBig Creek /Sd Drain
Location5.20 MI East of SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94484, -92.54576
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Grassy Road/Cr 58 over Big Creek /Sd Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.