US Bridges

W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .18 W SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000019667

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Scott St/Heber
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location.18 W SH 25
RouteCity Street 51750
Coordinates35.48609, -92.04023
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2007
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 W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Scott St/Heber over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.