US Bridges

Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2600 Wright Ave · Structure no. 000000000002113

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2032. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Ave.
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2600 Wright Ave
RouteCity Street 2230
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73155, -92.30408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad 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 January 2025.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wright Ave. over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.