US Bridges

2nd Street over Creek (city)

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · .11MI W of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019191

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Creek (city) is a concrete slab carrying 2nd Street over Creek (city) in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesCreek (city)
Location.11MI W of US 70
RouteCity Street 64450
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.1183, -94.01879
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic241 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Creek (city) carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Creek (city)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.