US Bridges

Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.40 MI S JCT SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000017729

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHumpback Rd.
CrossesHarris Creek
Location2.40 MI S JCT SH 28
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates35.16278, -93.17172
Functional classRural Local

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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Humpback Rd. over Harris 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 Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Humpback Rd. over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.