US Bridges

Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 6.5 MI W HWY128 · Structure no. 000000000007459

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Creek Rd.
CrossesHWY 5
Location6.5 MI W HWY128
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates34.53297, -92.97833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5 built?

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

What condition is Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Rd. over HWY 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.