US Bridges

East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city)

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.5 M W JCT US 67&18th ST · Structure no. 000000000021639

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city) is a concrete channel beam carrying East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city) in Miller 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 18th ST-1.04
CrossesNix Creek (city)
Location0.5 M W JCT US 67&18th ST
RouteCity Street 64700
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43987, -94.02571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic927 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city) built?

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

What condition is East 18th ST-1.04 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 East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East 18th ST-1.04 over Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.