Babcock ST over Town Creek
FairHot Spring County, Arkansas · .08 M N Babcock & Gail ST · Structure no. 000000000019182
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,518
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock ST over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Babcock ST over Town Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock ST over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Babcock ST over Town 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Babcock ST over Town Creek carry?
About 1,518 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Babcock ST over Town Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock ST over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.