US Bridges

S. Hester ST over Christian Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Int Gee ST & S Hester ST · Structure no. 000000000024118

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Hester ST over Christian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Hester ST over Christian Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Hester ST
CrossesChristian Creek
LocationInt Gee ST & S Hester ST
RouteCity Street 25990
Coordinates35.83532, -90.72534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 traffic1,095 (1987)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Hester ST over Christian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Hester 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 S. Hester ST over Christian Creek carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Hester 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 S. Hester ST over Christian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.