US Bridges

East Willow ST over Depot Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · .3 M E Cor Market & Willo · Structure no. 000000000019446

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Willow ST over Depot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Willow ST over Depot Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesEast Willow ST
CrossesDepot Creek
Location.3 M E Cor Market & Willo
RouteCity Street 62620
Coordinates34.5545, -92.58166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Willow ST over Depot Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is East Willow ST over Depot 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Willow ST over Depot Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Willow ST over Depot Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Willow ST over Depot Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.