US Bridges

Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI W I 430 · Structure no. 000000000004260

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChenal Pwy W.B.
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.1 MI W I 430
RouteCity Street 10562
Coordinates34.75528, -92.42292
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic50,500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenal Pwy W.B. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chenal Pwy W.B. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.