US Bridges

East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.28 MI E SH 219 · Structure no. 000000000019134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Spring Street
CrossesEast Fork Gar Creek
Location0.28 MI E SH 219
RouteCity Street 54770
Coordinates35.49025, -93.82161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic464 by 2007
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 East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Spring Street over East Fork Gar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns East Spring Street over East Fork Gar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.