US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI N SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000017702

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesSpring Creek Relief
Location1.35 MI N SH 27
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.10233, -93.399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2007
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief 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 February 2025.

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

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

How long is Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.