US Bridges

SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.42 MI N of Hwy. 64 · Structure no. 0000000000X0592

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2028. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 25
CrossesBeaver Fork Spillway
Location2.42 MI N of Hwy. 64
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates35.14429, -92.44562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 25 over Beaver Fork Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.