US Bridges

W College Ave. over Tucker Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.90 W JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000019128

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W College Ave. over Tucker Creek is a concrete slab carrying W College Ave. over Tucker Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,900 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW College Ave.
CrossesTucker Creek
Location1.90 W JCT US 65
RouteCity Street 12230
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08505, -92.46943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,900 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 W College Ave. over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W College Ave. over Tucker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W College Ave. over Tucker Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W College Ave. over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W College Ave. over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.