US Bridges

SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI W of US 70 I-8 · Structure no. 000000000002984

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2030. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10 EB Lanes
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.55 MI W of US 70 I-8
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75252, -92.28344
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$595,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 EB Lanes over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.