US Bridges

Bent Tree Court over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1/2 M W Hinson Rd. · Structure no. 000000000022489

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bent Tree Court over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bent Tree Court over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2022. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesBent Tree Court
CrossesCreek
Location1/2 M W Hinson Rd.
RouteCity Street 4496
Coordinates34.78883, -92.43188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bent Tree Court over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bent Tree Court 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bent Tree Court over Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bent Tree Court over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bent Tree Court over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.