US Bridges

W Matthews St. over Christian Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.6 M E US 63 · Structure no. 000000000023574

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,903
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Matthews St. over Christian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W Matthews St. over Christian Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Matthews St.
CrossesChristian Creek
Location1.6 M E US 63
RouteCity Street 36600
Coordinates35.83591, -90.7262
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,903 (2018)
Projected traffic500 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Matthews St. over Christian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Matthews St. over Christian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Matthews St. over Christian Creek carry?

About 2,903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Matthews St. over Christian Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Matthews St. over Christian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.