US Bridges

Chula Rd. over Reed Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · .42 M W JCT CR 2 & SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000017679

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chula Rd. over Reed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chula Rd. over Reed 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.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesChula Rd.
CrossesReed Creek
Location.42 M W JCT CR 2 & SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79147, -93.49431
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Chula Rd. over Reed Creek built?

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

What condition is Chula Rd. over Reed 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 Chula Rd. over Reed Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chula Rd. over Reed Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Chula Rd. over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.