US Bridges

South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI East of I-30 · Structure no. 000000000007157

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2029. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth Loop Rd.
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.6 MI East of I-30
RouteCity Street 34420
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65008, -92.39792
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South Loop Rd. over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.