US Bridges

Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.39 MI W SH54-SULPH Spr · Structure no. 000000000021590

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLee Springs Rd-Cr
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.39 MI W SH54-SULPH Spr
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.18822, -92.1771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Springs Rd-Cr over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.