US Bridges

Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .1 MI N SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000022736

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlade Street
CrossesHot Springs Creek
Location.1 MI N SH 7
RouteCity Street 22500
Coordinates34.52367, -93.05425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2024
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 Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is Glade Street 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Glade Street over Hot Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.