US Bridges

Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city)

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 1.28 Mi.E. of State Line · Structure no. 000000000022918

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArk. Blvd.-C -1.28
CrossesNix Creek (city)
Location1.28 Mi.E. of State Line
RouteCity Street 1970
Coordinates33.46066, -94.021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ark. Blvd.-C -1.28 over Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.