US Bridges

Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city)

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .30 M E US HWY 71 S · Structure no. 000000000023233

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2027. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPreston ST -B-0.04
CrossesNix Creek (city)
Location.30 M E US HWY 71 S
RouteCity Street 46600
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.42726, -94.02919
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston ST -B-0.04 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Preston ST -B-0.04 over Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.