US Bridges

SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · SH 5 River Br at L.R. · Structure no. 000000000005292

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,911 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,258 by 2028. The structure is 1,911 ft (582.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5/MAIN Street
CrossesAr RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR
LocationSH 5 River Br at L.R.
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74863, -92.26913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,911 ft (582.6 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,258 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR carry?

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

How long is SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR?

The structure is 1,911 ft (582.6 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5/MAIN Street over Ar RVR/R/R/SH10/RVRFT DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.