US Bridges

Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.87 MI N SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000017273

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Hollow Rd-A
CrossesShelton Creek
Location1.87 MI N SH 92
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49944, -92.34333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2018)
Projected traffic216 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Hollow Rd-A over Shelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.