US Bridges

Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.87 So of SH 338 · Structure no. 000000000005210

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,617 by 2007. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPratt Rd.
CrossesI 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70
Location1.87 So of SH 338
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61772, -92.26932
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,617 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Rd. over I 530 Sec 1/0 Log 6.70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.