US Bridges

Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.12 MI SW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000004386

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalnut Grove Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.12 MI SW JCT SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates35.08072, -93.56872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2018)
Projected traffic123 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill 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 Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Grove Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.