US Bridges

Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .04 MI S CR 4 · Structure no. 000000000020024

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWooden Bridge Rd.
CrossesPoint Remove Creek
Location.04 MI S CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47164, -92.66339
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooden Bridge Rd. over 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 Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wooden Bridge Rd. over Point Remove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.