US Bridges

Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city)

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI SW of JCT US 82&67 · Structure no. 000000000019634

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city) is a concrete slab carrying Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,806 by 2007. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad St. -D -0.36
CrossesNix Creek (city)
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT US 82&67
RouteCity Street 7070
Coordinates33.42979, -94.02881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2018)
Projected traffic7,806 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Broad St. -D -0.36 over Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.