US Bridges

Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.43 MI E HWY 227 · Structure no. 000000000013211

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSentinal
CrossesLittle Glazypeau Creek
Location1.43 MI E HWY 227
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59547, -93.12907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sentinal over Little Glazypeau 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sentinal over Little Glazypeau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.