US Bridges

W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.9 M E JCT SH 183 · Structure no. 000000000004106

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
243 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2007. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Sardis Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.9 M E JCT SH 183
RouteCity Street 51400
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55827, -92.46457
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
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane 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 W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Sardis Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.