US Bridges

Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .25 E SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000020406

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRound Springs RD
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location.25 E SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.48953, -92.4843
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek 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 Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Round Springs RD over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.