US Bridges

Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. 000000000006752

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Jacksonville
CrossesSH 161 UPRR Spring ST
Location0.5 MI E of SH 67
RouteCity Street 61545
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86604, -92.11072
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2012)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main Jacksonville over SH 161 UPRR Spring ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.