US Bridges

HWY 5 over Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.69 MI North HWY 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X1620

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 5 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 5 over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesHWY 5
CrossesCreek
Location2.69 MI North HWY 70
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.53728, -92.98333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 5 over Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 5 over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 5 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.