US Bridges

Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .01 M N JCT SH 80 & CR 18 · Structure no. 000000000004225

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2007. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey Branch Rd.
CrossesDutch Creek
Location.01 M N JCT SH 80 & CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03514, -93.412
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch 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 Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.