US Bridges

Spring ST over Gulpha Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .58 S US 70B · Structure no. 000000000019146

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring ST over Gulpha Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spring ST over Gulpha Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring ST
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location.58 S US 70B
RouteCity Street 54770
Coordinates34.51298, -93.02938
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Spring ST over Gulpha Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring ST over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring ST over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring ST over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.