US Bridges

Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .03 from JCT Leonard St. · Structure no. 000000000019606

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesKimery Lane
CrossesStokes Creek
Location.03 from JCT Leonard St.
RouteCity Street 30940
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47658, -93.08109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimery Lane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kimery Lane over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.