US Bridges

Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N SH 110 · Structure no. 000000000020393

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elba RD - C over Half Moon 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesElba RD - C
CrossesHalf Moon Creek
Location2.3 MI N SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76618, -92.44666
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2018)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek built?

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

What condition is Elba RD - C over Half Moon 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 Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Elba RD - C over Half Moon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.