US Bridges

Kanis RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI SE JCT Chenal Pk W · Structure no. 000000000004031

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanis RD over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kanis RD over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKanis RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.3 MI SE JCT Chenal Pk W
RouteCity Street 30040
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75419, -92.44289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kanis RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanis RD over Rock Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kanis RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kanis RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kanis RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.