Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek
FairPosted for loadYell County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI E JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000017743
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Mickles Switch RD over Achmun 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Mickles Switch RD over Achmun Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.