US Bridges

N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .01 Mi. N. of D. St. · Structure no. 000000000019329

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying N. Boston - 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Boston - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.01 Mi. N. of D. St.
RouteCity Street 6160
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28156, -93.13194
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic367 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is N. Boston - 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 N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N. Boston - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.