US Bridges

John Owens Road over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .2 Mi. S US 70B · Structure no. 000000000022734

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Owens Road over Creek is a concrete slab carrying John Owens Road over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesJohn Owens Road
CrossesCreek
Location.2 Mi. S US 70B
RouteCity Street 29590
Coordinates34.47537, -93.11397
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 John Owens Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is John Owens Road over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does John Owens Road over Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Owens Road over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns John Owens Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.