US Bridges

Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.1 M N JCT CR 1 & 2 · Structure no. 000000000017678

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Back Rd.
CrossesRobertson Creek
Location0.1 M N JCT CR 1 & 2
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79319, -93.49222
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson 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 Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Back Rd. over Robertson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.