US Bridges

Debswood Drive over Mill Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.5 M North SH 183 · Structure no. 000000000022931

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
758
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Debswood Drive over Mill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Debswood Drive over Mill Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDebswood Drive
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 M North SH 183
RouteCity Street 15095
Coordinates34.61358, -92.48864
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Debswood Drive over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Debswood Drive over Mill 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 Debswood Drive over Mill Creek carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Debswood Drive over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Debswood Drive over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.