US Bridges

Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.40 MI N Hilldale · Structure no. 000000000022239

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2020. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesHillsboro Circle
CrossesOwen Creek
Location0.40 MI N Hilldale
RouteCounty Highway 26440
Coordinates34.66272, -92.49578
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillsboro Circle over Owen 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsboro Circle over Owen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.