US Bridges

Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000017287

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStracner Rd.
CrossesW Fk Point Remove Creek
Location1.4 MI W SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46378, -92.681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic28 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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Stracner Rd. over W Fk Point Remove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.