US Bridges

Old SH 336 over Cove Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.00 MI E JCT of US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X1071

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SH 336 over Cove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SH 336 over Cove Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld SH 336
CrossesCove Creek
Location2.00 MI E JCT of US 65
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates35.51041, -92.40645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic524 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old SH 336 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SH 336 over Cove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old SH 336 over Cove Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old SH 336 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Old SH 336 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.