US Bridges

East B Street - B over Prairie Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .35 Mi. W of N. Knoxville · Structure no. 000000000023032

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East B Street - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East B Street - B over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,299 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesEast B Street - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.35 Mi. W of N. Knoxville
RouteCity Street 2780
Coordinates35.27902, -93.12639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic2,299 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East B Street - B over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is East B Street - 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East B Street - B over Prairie Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East B Street - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns East B Street - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.