US Bridges

Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E JCT SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000004864

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2006. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrassy Lake RD - a
CrossesPalarm Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.93882, -92.419
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2006
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Lake RD - a over Palarm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.