US Bridges

West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .05 W HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000019337

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Parkway - E 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,584 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Parkway - E
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.05 W HWY 7
RouteCity Street 14370
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2813, -93.13516
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,584 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 West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Parkway - E over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.