US Bridges

S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.27 MI South of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000021878

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,946
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale is a concrete culvert carrying S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,946 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 48th Street
CrossesCreek - Springdale
Location1.27 MI South of US 412
RouteCity Street 65000
Coordinates36.15717, -94.18408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,946 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 48th Street over 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 S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale carry?

About 3,946 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns S 48th Street over Creek - Springdale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.