US Bridges

Mace Rd. over Riley Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 5.12 MI N JCT SH 80 · Structure no. 000000000004496

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mace Rd. over Riley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mace Rd. over Riley Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesMace Rd.
CrossesRiley Creek
Location5.12 MI N JCT SH 80
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates35.04175, -93.50372
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mace Rd. over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mace Rd. over Riley 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 Mace Rd. over Riley Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mace Rd. over Riley Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mace Rd. over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.