US Bridges

Kingston RD - B over Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.1 M E JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000020861

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD - B over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingston RD - B over Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston RD - B
CrossesCreek
Location3.1 M E JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01433, -93.32972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 - B over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD - B over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kingston RD - B over Creek carry?

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

How long is Kingston RD - B over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Kingston RD - B over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.