US Bridges

Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.62 MI E Rogers · Structure no. 000000000020748

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFree Ferry Road
CrossesCreek City of Ft. Smith
Location1.62 MI E Rogers
RouteCity Street 21120
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37437, -94.37032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,061 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 Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Ferry Road 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 Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Free Ferry Road over Creek City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.