US Bridges

S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .25 M South JCT SH 25B · Structure no. 000000000021551

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.4th St./Heber SP
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location.25 M South JCT SH 25B
RouteCity Street 64490
Coordinates35.48802, -92.03299
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.4th St./Heber SP 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.4th St./Heber SP over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.