US Bridges

SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R.

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.8 M East I-30 · Structure no. 000000000006827

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R. in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,516 by 2028. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 338 (baseline)
CrossesU.P.R.R.
Location0.8 M East I-30
RouteState Highway 338
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67031, -92.36534
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,516 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R.?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 338 (baseline) over U.P.R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.