US Bridges

S East German Lane over Little Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 286 · Structure no. 000000000005575

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S East German Lane over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying S East German Lane over Little Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS East German Lane
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH 286
RouteCity Street 22210
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07598, -92.40153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S East German Lane over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S East German Lane over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S East German Lane over Little Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S East German Lane over Little Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S East German Lane over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.