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Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W University · Structure no. 000000000004605

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKanis RD (12th St)
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.2 MI W University
RouteCity Street 64640
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74134, -92.35714
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 inspectionApril 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 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 width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanis RD (12th St) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kanis RD (12th St) 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns Kanis RD (12th St) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.