US Bridges

Inlet RD over Hogans Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.12 MI S of JCT SH285 · Structure no. 000000000023654

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inlet RD over Hogans Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Inlet RD over Hogans Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesInlet RD
CrossesHogans Creek
Location0.12 MI S of JCT SH285
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38253, -92.46445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Inlet RD over Hogans Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inlet RD over Hogans 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Inlet RD over Hogans Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inlet RD over Hogans Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Inlet RD over Hogans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.