US Bridges

S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S JCT SH 60 · Structure no. 000000000005393

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2028. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Donaghey Ave.
CrossesStone Dam Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SH 60
RouteCity Street 16310
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06344, -92.45477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Donaghey Ave. over Stone Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.