US Bridges

Prince Drive over Tucker Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 4.50 MI E Toad Suck Dam · Structure no. 000000000022763

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Drive over Tucker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prince Drive over Tucker Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,800 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Drive
CrossesTucker Creek
Location4.50 MI E Toad Suck Dam
RouteCity Street 46670
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09222, -92.46541
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2018)
Projected traffic29,800 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince Drive over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Prince Drive 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 Prince Drive over Tucker Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince Drive over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Drive over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.