US Bridges

Forest Drive over Hidden Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · JCT HWY 5 & Forest DR · Structure no. 000000000023489

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,537
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Drive over Hidden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Drive over Hidden Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Drive
CrossesHidden Creek
LocationJCT HWY 5 & Forest DR
RouteCity Street 20770
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.62035, -92.50719
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Forest Drive over Hidden Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Drive over Hidden 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Drive over Hidden Creek carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Drive over Hidden Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Drive over Hidden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.