US Bridges

Crystal Hill RD over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000016491

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Hill RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crystal Hill RD over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrystal Hill RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI W SH 365
RouteCity Street 14130
Coordinates34.81397, -92.31239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crystal Hill RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Hill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Hill RD over Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Hill RD over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Hill RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.