US Bridges

Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2 MI S of Cntrl RD Off 71 · Structure no. 000043575-00004

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLichford Lake Road
CrossesPond Creek
Location2 MI S of Cntrl RD Off 71
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87583, -94.2735
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lichford Lake Road over Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lichford Lake Road over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.