US Bridges

N. Detroit ST - B over Prairie Creek N.F.

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .05 N Jct. of D St. · Structure no. 000000000019332

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Detroit ST - B over Prairie Creek N.F. is a concrete slab carrying N. Detroit ST - B over Prairie Creek N.F. 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,028 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Detroit ST - B
CrossesPrairie Creek N.F.
Location.05 N Jct. of D St.
RouteCity Street 15700
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28186, -93.12944
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,028 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N. Detroit ST - B over Prairie Creek N.F. built?

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

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N. Detroit ST - B over Prairie Creek N.F.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.