US Bridges

Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · JCT Bkr Wls Pkw&sturgis · Structure no. 000000000007268

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,020 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBaker Wills Prkwy
CrossesSturgis RD
LocationJCT Bkr Wls Pkw&sturgis
RouteCounty Highway 2930
Coordinates35.01648, -92.41481
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic24,020 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Wills Prkwy over Sturgis RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.