US Bridges

S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .40 SW of W. Pauline Whit · Structure no. 000000000024303

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Jb Hunt DR
CrossesBlossum Way Creek
Location.40 SW of W. Pauline Whit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.29582, -94.17752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek built?

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

What condition is S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S Jb Hunt DR over Blossum Way Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.