US Bridges

Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .23 NE I-40 Galloway · Structure no. 000000000016552

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2004. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesDick Jeter Road
CrossesInk Creek
Location.23 NE I-40 Galloway
RouteCity Street 644
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78709, -92.12256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dick Jeter Road over Ink 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dick Jeter Road over Ink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.