US Bridges

S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI W. JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000023390

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith is a concrete slab carrying S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 28th St.
CrossesMill Creek in Ft Smith
Location0.05 MI W. JCT HWY 71
RouteCity Street 64802
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31808, -94.40407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2018)
Projected traffic2,229 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 S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S. 28th St. over Mill Creek in Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.