US Bridges

Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020

GoodPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E of SH 96 - 2 · Structure no. 000000000023557

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020 is a concrete channel beam carrying Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2024. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFort Smith Blvd.
CrossesCreek Br 020
Location3.3 MI E of SH 96 - 2
RouteState Lands Road 20810
Coordinates35.28478, -94.14492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic120 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Smith Blvd. over Creek Br 020?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.