US Bridges

Growley RD over Porter Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.25 M E JCT CR 11 & 12 · Structure no. 000000000023231

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Growley RD over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Growley RD over Porter Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrowley RD
CrossesPorter Creek
Location1.25 M E JCT CR 11 & 12
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates35.02193, -93.2962
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2018)
Projected traffic204 by 2027
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Growley RD over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Growley RD over Porter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Growley RD over Porter Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Growley RD over Porter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Growley RD over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.