N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR
PoorPulaski County, Arkansas · Main and 9th Street · Structure no. 000000000002132
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,253
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 19,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR carry?
About 19,253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR?
The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns N Main Street over W 9th ST & UPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.