US Bridges

Dodd Mtn RD over Little Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.05M W JCT CR 89 & 87 · Structure no. 000000000023620

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd Mtn RD over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dodd Mtn RD over Little 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDodd Mtn RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.05M W JCT CR 89 & 87
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates35.63583, -92.37195
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 traffic371 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dodd Mtn RD over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Dodd Mtn RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dodd Mtn RD over Little Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dodd Mtn RD over Little 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 Dodd Mtn RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.