US Bridges

Columbiaave Camden over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.5MI S. JCT US 278B · Structure no. 000000000019657

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbiaave Camden over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Columbiaave Camden over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbiaave Camden
CrossesCreek
Location0.5MI S. JCT US 278B
RouteCity Street 12430
Coordinates33.57802, -92.8537
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2018)
Projected traffic605 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

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 Columbiaave Camden over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbiaave Camden 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Columbiaave Camden over Creek carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbiaave Camden over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Columbiaave Camden over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.