US Bridges

W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.22 MI W of Broadway · Structure no. 000000000006573

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2032. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 3rd Street
CrossesUPRR Creek 2nd ST
Location1.22 MI W of Broadway
RouteCity Street 64470
Coordinates34.74865, -92.29144
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W 3rd Street over UPRR Creek 2nd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.