US Bridges

Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .2 MI E of Cardinal Drive · Structure no. 000000000019998

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Home Spring ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.2 MI E of Cardinal Drive
RouteCity Street 54770
Coordinates36.3435, -92.36866
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2013)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2025
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Home Spring ST over Indian 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 Spring ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Home Spring ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.