US Bridges

Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .05 MI S Rsevelt RD · Structure no. 000000000004613

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrazier Pike
CrossesFourche Creek
Location.05 MI S Rsevelt RD
RouteCity Street 20980
Coordinates34.7178, -92.23619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Pike over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.