Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek
FairYell County, Arkansas · 0.31 MI S JCT 441 & 43 · Structure no. 000000000017746
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Mule Skinner RD over Prairie 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 2025.
How much traffic does Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Mule Skinner RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.