US Bridges

Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI N. of Lonestar Ch · Structure no. 000000000023551

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesAuburn RD
CrossesBig Creek Br 035
Location1.56 MI N. of Lonestar Ch
RouteState Lands Road 2510
Coordinates35.21731, -94.14661
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic120 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Big Creek Br 035 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035 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 over Big Creek Br 035 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD over Big Creek Br 035?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.