US Bridges

Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 0.15 Mi. N. SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000020842

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2009. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHudson Springs RD
CrossesLittle Spadra Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. SH 64
RouteCity Street 27690
Coordinates35.47461, -93.51028
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2009
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Springs RD over Little Spadra Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.