US Bridges

E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.95 M E SH 7. · Structure no. 000000000021635

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Parkway Ave - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.95 M E SH 7.
RouteCity Street 17317
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28167, -93.11694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Parkway Ave - B 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns E. Parkway Ave - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.