US Bridges

South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .2 MI S Goodgame ST · Structure no. 000000000019664

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden is a concrete culvert carrying South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Adams Street
CrossesCreek- City of Camden
Location.2 MI S Goodgame ST
RouteCity Street 260
Coordinates33.55335, -92.82485
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2018)
Projected traffic3,050 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 South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden built?

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

What condition is South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns South Adams Street over Creek- City of Camden?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.