US Bridges

N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N. SH 64 · Structure no. 000000000023476

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long.

CarriesN Knoxville ST - B
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.1 MI N. SH 64
RouteCity Street 31430
Coordinates35.27993, -93.12052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 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 traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Knoxville ST - 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 N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Knoxville ST - B over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.