US Bridges

HWY 5 over East Grand Ave.

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 5.4 M HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000007456

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 5 over East Grand Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 5 over East Grand Ave. in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 5
CrossesEast Grand Ave.
Location5.4 M HWY 7
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.50778, -92.97389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 5 over East Grand Ave. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 5 over East Grand Ave. 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 5 over East Grand Ave. carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 5 over East Grand Ave.?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 5 over East Grand Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.