US Bridges

Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City)

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · .01 MI E JCT SH 41 · Structure no. 000000000004459

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City) in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2007. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRed Bridge RD
CrossesBear Creek ( City)
Location.01 MI E JCT SH 41
RouteCity Street 17360
Coordinates34.02756, -94.33453
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic557 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City) carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bridge RD over Bear Creek ( City)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.