US Bridges

N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 150 No of Cate ST · Structure no. 000000000019071

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
559 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,053 by 2007. The structure is 559 ft (170.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bridge St. (c)
CrossesFront ST Bn & UP RR
Location150 No of Cate ST
RouteCity Street 41449
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84245, -90.69955
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length559 ft (170.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2018)
Projected traffic8,053 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR?

The structure is 559 ft (170.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Bridge St. (c) over Front ST Bn & UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.