US Bridges

Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI North SH 255 · Structure no. 000000000020527

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMassard Road
CrossesCreek City of Ft. Smith
Location0.1 MI North SH 255
RouteCity Street 36490
Coordinates35.32483, -94.34133
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massard Road over Creek City of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Massard Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.