US Bridges

Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25 M S of Mission RD I-5 · Structure no. 000000000021522

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,239
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSilverwood Trail
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location.25 M S of Mission RD I-5
RouteCity Street 53540
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.821, -92.26033
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2018)
Projected traffic661 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silverwood Trail over Five 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Silverwood Trail over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.