US Bridges

Bowman RD over Brodie Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.8 M N Col. Glenn Rd. · Structure no. 000000000004200

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman RD over Brodie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bowman RD over Brodie Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBowman RD
CrossesBrodie Creek
Location0.8 M N Col. Glenn Rd.
RouteCity Street 6280
Coordinates34.71844, -92.40862
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman RD over Brodie Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Bowman RD over Brodie 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bowman RD over Brodie Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bowman RD over Brodie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman RD over Brodie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.