US Bridges

Mill Street over Chatman CR

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · East of SH 9 @ Malvern · Structure no. 000000000019181

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Chatman CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Street over Chatman CR in Hot Spring 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 6 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesChatman CR
LocationEast of SH 9 @ Malvern
RouteCity Street 38630
Coordinates34.35433, -92.80247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2007
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Chatman CR built?

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

What condition is Mill Street over Chatman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Chatman CR carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Chatman CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Chatman CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.