US Bridges

East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .63 M E JCT Vernel&cypres · Structure no. 000000000019148

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Vernel ST 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Vernel ST
CrossesGulpha Creek
Location.63 M E JCT Vernel&cypres
RouteCity Street 59730
Coordinates34.5098, -93.02614
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek built?

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

What condition is East Vernel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns East Vernel ST over Gulpha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.