US Bridges

Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI S Baseline · Structure no. 000000000022543

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGeyer Springs Rd.
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.4 MI S Baseline
RouteCity Street 22260
Coordinates34.65012, -92.34536
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Geyer Springs Rd. over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.