US Bridges

Leander RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Boyle Pk Low Wtr Crossing · Structure no. 000000000019361

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
439
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leander RD over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Leander RD over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeander RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationBoyle Pk Low Wtr Crossing
RouteCity Street 32730
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72704, -92.35803
Functional classUrban 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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (1987)
Projected traffic569 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leander RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leander RD over Rock 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 Leander RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leander RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Leander RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.