US Bridges

Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI E Waldron Road · Structure no. 000000000020526

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGordon Lane
CrossesCreek City of Ft. Smith
Location0.05 MI E Waldron Road
RouteCity Street 22970
Coordinates35.36975, -94.37156
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2018)
Projected traffic1,977 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 Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Lane over Creek City of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Lane over Creek City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.