US Bridges

Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI S JCT CR 61 & 270 · Structure no. 000000000021108

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Springs
CrossesKeisler Creek
Location5.9 MI S JCT CR 61 & 270
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29142, -92.67704
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$301,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs over Keisler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs over Keisler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.