US Bridges

Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .5 MI N JCT SH 59B · Structure no. 000000000019721

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGentry Collins Ave
CrossesLittle Flint Creek
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 59B
RouteCity Street 12310
Coordinates36.2744, -94.48466
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gentry Collins Ave over Little Flint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.