US Bridges

N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.37 M N SH 64 & N El Pas · Structure no. 000000000022517

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,059 by 2007. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN El Paso Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.37 M N SH 64 & N El Pas
RouteCity Street 17910
Coordinates35.28439, -93.13628
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,059 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N El Paso Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N El Paso Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.