US Bridges

Collins St. over Mine Creek

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.14 M E JCT Washington S · Structure no. 000000000024190

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins St. over Mine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collins St. over Mine Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2007. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins St.
CrossesMine Creek
Location0.14 M E JCT Washington S
RouteCity Street 12310
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.94329, -93.84174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (1987)
Projected traffic421 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins St. over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins St. over Mine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Collins St. over Mine Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins St. over Mine Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Collins St. over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.