US Bridges

W 36th Street over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 MI N of Col. Glenn · Structure no. 000000000004186

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,814
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 36th Street over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W 36th Street over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 17,814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2032. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 36th Street
CrossesRock Creek
Location.5 MI N of Col. Glenn
RouteCity Street 64880
Coordinates34.72019, -92.35867
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,814 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 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$732,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 36th Street over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is W 36th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W 36th Street over Rock Creek carry?

About 17,814 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 36th Street over Rock Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 36th Street over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.