US Bridges

Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.25 W St. Hwy. 326 · Structure no. 000000000022732

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Rd. - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.25 W St. Hwy. 326
RouteCity Street 50500
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28557, -93.11078
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic444 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 Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Rd. - B 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 Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Russell Rd. - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.