US Bridges

Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · .07 M SW Jct. Wagon Wheel · Structure no. 000000000023562

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpringdale 56th ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.07 M SW Jct. Wagon Wheel
RouteCity Street 65081
Coordinates36.22401, -94.19213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic811 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale 56th ST over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Springdale 56th ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.