US Bridges

Springfield RD over Creben Creek

GoodPosted for load

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.40 E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000000011683

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Creben Creek is a concrete slab carrying Springfield RD over Creben Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesCreben Creek
Location0.40 E of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates35.2659, -92.54882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic167 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield RD over Creben Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Springfield RD over Creben 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield RD over Creben Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD over Creben Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Creben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.