US Bridges

West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI W of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000004545

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Glazypeau
CrossesGlazypeau Creek
Location4.9 MI W of JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6002, -93.11944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2007
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Glazypeau over Glazypeau 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Glazypeau over Glazypeau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.