US Bridges

Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI South SH 354 · Structure no. 000000000022107

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek is a steel other carrying Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhill Rd.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.5 MI South SH 354
RouteCity Street 54857
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.21554, -91.89897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill Rd. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.