US Bridges

North Laurel ST over Town Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .02 M N Laurel & Front ST · Structure no. 000000000019185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Laurel ST over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Laurel ST over Town Creek 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Laurel ST
CrossesTown Creek
Location.02 M N Laurel & Front ST
RouteCity Street 32510
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3672, -92.81352
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2018)
Projected traffic195 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Laurel ST over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is North Laurel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Laurel ST over Town Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Laurel ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns North Laurel ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.