US Bridges

Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · .4 MI N US 62B · Structure no. 000000000020501

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Home College ST
CrossesBr of Hicks Creek
Location.4 MI N US 62B
RouteCity Street 12230
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3498, -92.38084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Home College ST over Br of Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.