US Bridges

Walnut St. Camden over Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .27MI E Mt Holly Road · Structure no. 000000000019662

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut St. Camden over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut St. Camden over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut St. Camden
CrossesCreek
Location.27MI E Mt Holly Road
RouteCity Street 60540
Coordinates33.54556, -92.83056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2018)
Projected traffic34 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut St. Camden over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut St. Camden over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut St. Camden over Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut St. Camden over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut St. Camden over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.