US Bridges

Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 3.17 MI N SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000013167

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Dairy RD
CrossesLockett Creek
Location3.17 MI N SH 5
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates34.61793, -92.97647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Dairy RD over Lockett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.