US Bridges

N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N of Rena RD · Structure no. 000000000021364

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,313
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Hills Blvd.
CrossesCreek-Van Buren
Location0.2 MI N of Rena RD
RouteCity Street 41469
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46871, -94.36584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N. Hills Blvd. over Creek-Van Buren?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.