US Bridges

N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000023621

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,600 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Phoenix Ave.
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.25 MI N JCT US 64
RouteCity Street 45140
Coordinates35.2857, -93.14674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N. Phoenix Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.