US Bridges

N.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek

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Pope County, Arkansas · 0.05 M N St. Hwy. 64 · Structure no. 000000000019331

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying N.Detroit ST - a 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN.Detroit ST - a
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.05 M N St. Hwy. 64
RouteCity Street 15700
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27857, -93.12953
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,495 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.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is N.Detroit ST - a 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.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N.Detroit ST - a over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.