US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI N JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000015484

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location3.5 MI N JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50611, -93.89333
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.