US Bridges

Highlands Blvd over Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI S W S H 279 · Structure no. 000000000024277

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highlands Blvd over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Highlands Blvd over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2020. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighlands Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 MI S W S H 279
RouteCity Street 26282
Coordinates36.45575, -94.36366
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Highlands Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highlands Blvd over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Highlands Blvd over Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highlands Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Highlands Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.