US Bridges

Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.06 MI E Towson Ave · Structure no. 000000000005636

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith is a concrete slab carrying Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,278 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPhoenix Avenue
CrossesMill Creek City Ft Smith
Location0.06 MI E Towson Ave
RouteCity Street 45140
Coordinates35.33912, -94.42097
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,278 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$814,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix Avenue over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.