US Bridges

28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI N I-540 · Structure no. 000000000019596

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith is a concrete culvert carrying 28th Street 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries28th Street
CrossesMill Creek City Ft Smith
Location0.10 MI N I-540
RouteCity Street 64800
Coordinates35.30899, -94.40511
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith built?

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

What condition is 28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 28th Street over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.