US Bridges

Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 85 Ft W Glade ST · Structure no. 000000000023078

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmber Street
CrossesEast Fork Hot Springs CR
Location85 Ft W Glade ST
RouteCity Street 1270
Coordinates34.52342, -93.05464
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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2028
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Amber Street over East Fork Hot Springs CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.