US Bridges

Salem Road over Tucker Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .75 MI N JCT SH 60 · Structure no. 000000000019946

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Tucker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Road over Tucker Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 145 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalem Road
CrossesTucker Creek
Location.75 MI N JCT SH 60
RouteCity Street 50960
Coordinates35.08159, -92.47178
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Tucker Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Tucker Creek carry?

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

How long is Salem Road over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.