US Bridges

Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.3 E of End SH 338 · Structure no. 000000000004384

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFourche Dam Pike
CrossesFourche Creek
Location1.3 E of End SH 338
RouteCity Street 20870
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72175, -92.20155
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche 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 Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fourche Dam Pike over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.