US Bridges

Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R

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Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.80 MI SW JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000004868

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2023. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R
Location0.80 MI SW JCT US 64
RouteCity Street 50960
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.109, -92.47044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over Union Pacific R/R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.