US Bridges

Round Springs RD over Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.15 E SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000021046

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Springs RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Round Springs RD over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRound Springs RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.15 E SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.48791, -92.46793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Springs RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Round Springs RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Round Springs RD over Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Round Springs RD over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Round Springs RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.