US Bridges

Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · .11 M N Jct. N 56th St. · Structure no. 000000000010615

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Ww Rd.
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location.11 M N Jct. N 56th St.
RouteCity Street 60250
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22522, -94.19139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Ww Rd. over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.