US Bridges

CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI W I 430 · Structure no. 000000000004033

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38/KANIS RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.0 MI W I 430
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75958, -92.45864
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38/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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38/KANIS RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.