US Bridges

Mid America Blvd over Creek

Poor

Garland County, Arkansas · .02 E SH 227/.7 E SH 270 · Structure no. 000000000020073

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid America Blvd over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mid America Blvd over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMid America Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location.02 E SH 227/.7 E SH 270
RouteCounty Highway 1471
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51311, -93.12536
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2018)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid America Blvd over Creek built?

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

What condition is Mid America Blvd over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Mid America Blvd over Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mid America Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mid America Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.