Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek
FairPulaski County, Arkansas · 1 So CR 23/LAWSON RD · Structure no. 000000000016528
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,198
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 65 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek carry?
About 2,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sparks RD Log 1.02 over Fourche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.