US Bridges

HWY 5 over Covenant Road

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.73 MI N HWY 70 · Structure no. 0000000000B7458

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 5 over Covenant Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 5 over Covenant Road in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY 5
CrossesCovenant Road
Location1.73 MI N HWY 70
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.52636, -92.97867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 5 over Covenant Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 5 over Covenant Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 5 over Covenant Road carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 5 over Covenant Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 5 over Covenant Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.