US Bridges

Spring St. Hardy over Spring River

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .14 MI S US 63 · Structure no. 000000000004507

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring St. Hardy over Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring St. Hardy over Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2007. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring St. Hardy
CrossesSpring River
Location.14 MI S US 63
RouteCity Street 54770
Coordinates36.31358, -91.48281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2018)
Projected traffic793 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring St. Hardy over Spring River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring St. Hardy over Spring River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spring St. Hardy over Spring River carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring St. Hardy over Spring River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring St. Hardy over Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.