Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek
Yell County, Arkansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fdr 776A over West Gaffords Creek in Yell County, Arkansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1992).
- It is one of 113 of the 227 inventoried bridges in Yell County rated good (49.8%); 6 (2.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 170 ft |
| Location | 1.35 Mi N of Fdr 776 |
| NBI structure number | 080908000003136 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Yell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 7-sec 13 over Co Rd 470 RR Ark Riv | 1971 | 25,000 | Good |
| SH 27 over Smiley Bayou | 2000 | 6,600 | Good |
| SH 10 over Petit Jean River | 1990 | 6,416 | Fair |
| SH 10 over Petit Jean River Relief | 1990 | 6,416 | Fair |
| SH 7 over Harris Creek | 1996 | 6,000 | Fair |
| SH 7 over Smiley Bayou | 1996 | 6,000 | Fair |
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