US Bridges

Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E JCT SH 307 · Structure no. 000000000020384

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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 5 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2007. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bellville RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0 MI E JCT SH 307
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10914, -93.40708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Old Bellville 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 March 2025.

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

About 688 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bellville RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.