US Bridges

W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.5MI W Cord 31 · Structure no. 000000000018234

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek in Saline 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. Sardis Rd.
CrossesBrier Lick Creek
Location2.5MI W Cord 31
RouteCity Street 51400
Coordinates34.56026, -92.44714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sardis Rd. over Brier Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.