US Bridges

Alexander RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25 M E of Vimy Ridge · Structure no. 000000000016467

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alexander RD over Otter Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.25 M E of Vimy Ridge
RouteCity Street 800
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64105, -92.41253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Otter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.