US Bridges

Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.26 Miles North of the J · Structure no. 000000000021375

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Home Cardinal D
CrossesHicks Creek
Location0.26 Miles North of the J
RouteCity Street 9030
Coordinates36.33675, -92.37152
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 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 Cardinal D over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Home Cardinal D 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mt Home Cardinal D over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.