US Bridges

Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3.0 E SH 107 · Structure no. 000000000013053

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Springs Rd.
CrossesMagness Creek
Location3.0 E SH 107
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03536, -92.14027
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Springs Rd. over Magness Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.