US Bridges

Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.29 MI W JCT CO RD 190 · Structure no. 000000000017285

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMountain Park RD
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.29 MI W JCT CO RD 190
RouteCounty Highway 192
Coordinates35.5673, -92.3448
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Mountain Park RD over Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Park RD over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.