Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek
GoodYell County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI N of Fdr 776 · Structure no. 080908000003136
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 776A over West Gaffords 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.