US Bridges

Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.42 MI N. of Lonestar Ch · Structure no. 000000000023548

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesAuburn RD Br 029
CrossesCreek
Location1.42 MI N. of Lonestar Ch
RouteState Lands Road 2510
Coordinates35.21444, -94.14639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2012)
Projected traffic8 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn RD Br 029 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD Br 029 over Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.