Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake
FairPulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E SH 161 · Structure no. 000000000018229
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 787
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake carry?
About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Walter Estes RD over Ash Flat Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.