US Bridges

E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.94 MI E JCT US 70B · Structure no. 000000000004713

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek is a concrete slab carrying E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2014. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Spring ST
CrossesMid Branch Gulpha Creek
Location1.94 MI E JCT US 70B
RouteCity Street 54770
Coordinates34.5021, -93.01027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2018)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2014
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha 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 2022.

How much traffic does E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Spring ST over Mid Branch Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.