US Bridges

Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .35 MI E of College St. · Structure no. 000000000020799

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 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 2,889 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Home 16th ST
CrossesHicks Creek
Location.35 MI E of College St.
RouteCity Street 64680
Coordinates36.32173, -92.37478
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,889 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mt Home 16th ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek carry?

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

How long is Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Home 16th ST over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.