US Bridges

Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city)

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · .05 MI E JCT SH 980 · Structure no. 000000000004430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city) is a concrete slab carrying Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city) in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Air Port Rd.
CrossesMine Creek (city)
Location.05 MI E JCT SH 980
RouteCity Street 42340
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.97528, -93.84139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic291 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city) carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Air Port Rd. over Mine Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.