US Bridges

Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.15 Mi. E of US 271 · Structure no. 000000000023581

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith is a concrete slab carrying Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith 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.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,468 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCavanaugh Road
CrossesMill Creek City Ft Smith
Location1.15 Mi. E of US 271
RouteCity Street 9800
Coordinates35.31165, -94.40305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,468 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith built?

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

What condition is Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City 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 Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cavanaugh Road over Mill Creek City Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.