US Bridges

Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek

FairPosted for load

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI NE of Gravelly · Structure no. 000000000020385

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesYoung Gravelly RD
CrossesLofland Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Gravelly
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9093, -93.66397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Gravelly RD over Lofland 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 2024.

How much traffic does Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Young Gravelly RD over Lofland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.