US Bridges

Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.6 Miles South of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000023903

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesChamber Springs RD
CrossesChamber Springs Branch
Location3.6 Miles South of US 412
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates36.15441, -94.43475
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chamber Springs RD over Chamber Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.