US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3 Miles North of SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000024315

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesCreek
Location3 Miles North of SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49915, -93.88596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Creek carry?

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

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.