SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek
GoodGarland County, Arkansas · 6 MI N JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006155
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,178 by 2028. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 5- 6 over Cedar 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 5- 6 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.