US Bridges

Sibley Hole Road over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 MI E JCT I30&I430 · Structure no. 000000000019674

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibley Hole Road over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sibley Hole Road 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSibley Hole Road
CrossesCreek
Location.5 MI E JCT I30&I430
RouteCity Street 53320
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6628, -92.39505
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sibley Hole Road over Creek built?

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

What condition is Sibley Hole Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sibley Hole Road over Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sibley Hole Road over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sibley Hole Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.