US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 5.35 MI W JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000004515

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2007. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.35 MI W JCT SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.12854, -93.42698
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic179 by 2007
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.