US Bridges

S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.29 MI S JCT SH 60 · Structure no. 000000000022357

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2023. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. German Ln.
CrossesStone Dam Creek
Location0.29 MI S JCT SH 60
RouteCity Street 22210
Coordinates35.05891, -92.44202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic725 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. German Ln. over Stone Dam 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S. German Ln. over Stone Dam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.