US Bridges

Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI So of SH 338 · Structure no. 000000000016468

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,499
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2032. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHilaro Springs RD
CrossesLittle Fourche Creek
Location1 MI So of SH 338
RouteCity Street 26340
Coordinates34.65678, -92.32257
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,499 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2032
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$802,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hilaro Springs RD over Little Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.