US Bridges

Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 M N US HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000004624

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith is a concrete slab carrying Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2011. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJenny Lind Road
CrossesMill Creek Ft Smith
Location0.1 M N US HWY 71
RouteCity Street 29350
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32901, -94.41412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2011
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Jenny Lind Road over Mill Creek Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.