US Bridges

East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek

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Pope County, Arkansas · .05 E St. Hwy. 7 · Structure no. 000000000019326

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,472 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Parkway - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.05 E St. Hwy. 7
RouteCity Street 14370
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28124, -93.13261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,472 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$625,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns East Parkway - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.