US Bridges

Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .1 M East JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000023690

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRound Springs Rd-F
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location.1 M East JCT SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.50486, -92.46261
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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-F over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Springs Rd-F 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek carry?

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

How long is Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Round Springs Rd-F over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.