US Bridges

North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .4 MI N Mc Cain (I-6) · Structure no. 000000000019682

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek in Pulaski 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Hills Blvd
Crosses5 Mile Creek
Location.4 MI N Mc Cain (I-6)
RouteCity Street 41469
Coordinates34.80361, -92.23695
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Hills Blvd over 5 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.