US Bridges

Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E of SH 161 · Structure no. 000000000018230

Built
1955
70 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 Plum Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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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CarriesWalter Estes RD
CrossesPlum Bayou
Location2.3 MI E of SH 161
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60769, -92.07747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou 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 Plum Bayou carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Walter Estes RD over Plum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.