US Bridges

Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E SH 71B-17B · Structure no. 000000000023218

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,275
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale is a concrete culvert carrying Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 19,275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntsville Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek-Springdale
Location0.4 MI E SH 71B-17B
RouteCity Street 27890
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18838, -94.13117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,275 (2018)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2007
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale carry?

About 19,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Huntsville Avenue over Spring Creek-Springdale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.