US Bridges

Gulf Mountain RD over Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI W of Jct. HWY 389 · Structure no. 000000000023655

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Mountain RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gulf Mountain RD over Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGulf Mountain RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.36 MI W of Jct. HWY 389
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52837, -92.62213
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Mountain RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Mountain RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Mountain RD over Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Mountain RD over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Mountain RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.