US Bridges

Sulphur RD over Ward Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2 Mile SW of HWY 65 · Structure no. 000000000023614

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur RD over Ward Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sulphur RD over Ward Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSulphur RD
CrossesWard Creek
Location2 Mile SW of HWY 65
RouteCounty Highway 836
Coordinates35.40153, -92.41959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur RD over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur RD over Ward Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur RD over Ward Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sulphur RD over Ward Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur RD over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.