US Bridges

Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R.

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.20 MI S of I 40 · Structure no. 000000000002001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,018 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R. in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2028. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust St/ S Ft RD
CrossesU.P.R.R.
Location1.20 MI S of I 40
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76211, -92.26154
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,018 ft (310.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2014)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R. carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R.?

The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Locust St/ S Ft RD over U.P.R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.