US Bridges

Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.26 Mi. E of Jct. 107 · Structure no. 000000000024186

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Springfield RD
CrossesMortar Creek
Location2.26 Mi. E of Jct. 107
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.3204, -92.18558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic85 by 2037
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

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 Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Springfield RD over Mortar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springfield RD over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.