US Bridges

Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city)

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.10 M S JCT SH 29 Bypass · Structure no. 0000000000X0551

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city) in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExp Station Road
CrossesPate Creek (city)
Location0.10 M S JCT SH 29 Bypass
RouteCity Street 33430
Coordinates33.68547, -93.57997
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city) carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Exp Station Road over Pate Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.