US Bridges

Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .3 MI E JCT College ST · Structure no. 000000000019994

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Home E 1st
CrossesHicks Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT College ST
RouteCity Street 64441
Coordinates36.34014, -92.37555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Home E 1st over Hicks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Home E 1st over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.