US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2.6 M N of SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000015537

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 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
Location2.6 M N of SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49573, -93.88277
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.