US Bridges

US 425-01 over West Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 4.20 MI N LA Line- Hambur · Structure no. 0000000000X1670

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 425-01 over West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 425-01 over West Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 425-01
CrossesWest Creek
Location4.20 MI N LA Line- Hambur
RouteU.S. Route 425
Coordinates33.06561, -91.84649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 425-01 over West Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 425-01 over West 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 425-01 over West Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 425-01 over West Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 425-01 over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.