US Bridges

Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad

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Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3/4 Miles SW of SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000024198

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPlantation Drive
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location3/4 Miles SW of SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.92344, -92.44713
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation Drive over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.