Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway
FairPosted for loadHoward County, Arkansas · 9.7 KM NE of Gillham · Structure no. CEPSWLARGLHMSPL
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway 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 Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Project Road over Gillham Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).