US Bridges

Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 3 Mi. NE of Heber Springs · Structure no. AHTD000000M3512

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesArkansas HWY 25
CrossesDam Spillway
Location3 Mi. NE of Heber Springs
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52097, -91.99353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).