US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.26 MI N Huntsville Ave · Structure no. 000000000021865

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesSpring Creek-Springdale
Location0.26 MI N Huntsville Ave
RouteCity Street 29210
Coordinates36.19208, -94.12378
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Jefferson Street over Spring Creek-Springdale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.