US Bridges

Free Street- D over Village Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.12 MI S of Memorial Lan · Structure no. 000000000004324

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Street- D over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying Free Street- D over Village Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFree Street- D
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.12 MI S of Memorial Lan
RouteCity Street 21115
Coordinates36.0708, -90.9654
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic2,106 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Free Street- D over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Street- D over Village 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Free Street- D over Village Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Free Street- D over Village Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Free Street- D over Village Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.