US Bridges

East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI No SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000019960

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Mountain Rd.
CrossesLazy Creek
Location1.2 MI No SH 92
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51194, -92.30675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Mountain Rd. over Lazy 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 East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Mountain Rd. over Lazy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.