US Bridges

Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · .6 MI W JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000024189

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRobinson Rd.
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location.6 MI W JCT US 71
RouteCity Street 49440
Coordinates34.06001, -94.33834
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic377 by 2007
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

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 Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Rd. over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.