US Bridges

Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek

FairPosted for load

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.1 SW US 64 Plumerville · Structure no. 000000000019832

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren ST - B
CrossesGap Creek
Location0.1 SW US 64 Plumerville
RouteCity Street 59270
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15652, -92.64305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic536 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren ST - B over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.