US Bridges

Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI S SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000004776

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2018. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSturgis RD - F
CrossesGold Creek
Location2.8 MI S SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates35.0267, -92.42425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturgis RD - F over Gold 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sturgis RD - F over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.