US Bridges

Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Rod Par&brookside · Structure no. 000000000005871

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 44 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRodney Parham Road
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
LocationRod Par&brookside
RouteCity Street 49630
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75674, -92.37209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.