US Bridges

Dyer Street over Chatman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .63 S SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000023215

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Street over Chatman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dyer Street over Chatman Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDyer Street
CrossesChatman Creek
Location.63 S SH 9
RouteCity Street 17180
Coordinates34.35137, -92.81083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic96 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Street over Chatman Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer Street over Chatman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Dyer Street over Chatman Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Street over Chatman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Street over Chatman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.