Banks Street over Town Creek
FairHot Spring County, Arkansas · .5 M N Banks ST & HWY 67 · Structure no. 000000000019183
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banks Street over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Banks Street over Town Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Banks Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Banks Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Banks Street over Town Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Banks Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Banks Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.