E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek
FairGarland County, Arkansas · 1.8 M E JCT HWY 270 · Structure no. 000000000019144
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns E Ridgeway Blvd over Gulpha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.