US Bridges

Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S US65B/US79B-PB · Structure no. 000000000006098

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,108 by 2006. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversitydrive-Cs
CrossesUnion Pacific Rr-Jeff CO
Location0.7 MI S US65B/US79B-PB
RouteCity Street 45870
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22572, -92.01929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,108 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Universitydrive-Cs over Union Pacific Rr-Jeff CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.