US Bridges

Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · At Panama Street · Structure no. 000000000019158

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,611
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn Ave.
CrossesStokes Creek
LocationAt Panama Street
RouteCity Street 63510
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.48186, -93.07269
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,611 (2018)
Projected traffic1,618 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek carry?

About 1,611 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Ave. over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.