US Bridges

Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5 M So. Asher Ave. · Structure no. 000000000004821

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
374 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
13,564
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,564 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2032. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMablevale Pike
CrossesNorth Fourche Creek
Location0.5 M So. Asher Ave.
RouteCity Street 35200
Coordinates34.71256, -92.33169
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,564 (2018)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mablevale Pike over North 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek carry?

About 13,564 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mablevale Pike over North Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.