US Bridges

Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .46 MI S of Belding St. · Structure no. 000000000019147

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hollywood St. over Hot Springs 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollywood St.
CrossesHot Springs Creek
Location.46 MI S of Belding St.
RouteCity Street 26980
Coordinates34.48693, -93.0472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2007
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood St. over Hot Springs 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood St. over Hot Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.