US Bridges

W College Blvd./G over Christian Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Btwn Brkhvn & Brdmoor · Structure no. 000000000023963

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W College Blvd./G over Christian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W College Blvd./G over Christian Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 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 College Blvd./G
CrossesChristian Creek
LocationBtwn Brkhvn & Brdmoor
RouteCity Street 12230
Coordinates35.82636, -90.72455
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic39 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 College Blvd./G over Christian Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W College Blvd./G 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W College Blvd./G over Christian Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W College Blvd./G 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 College Blvd./G over Christian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.