US Bridges

Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .69 MI NE JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000019798

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKingston Rd.
CrossesGilkey Creek
Location.69 MI NE JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates35.00292, -93.36459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2018)
Projected traffic114 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Kingston Rd. over Gilkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.