US Bridges

Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .05 MI N of Cantrell RD · Structure no. 000000000019382

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinston Faulkner R
CrossesAllsopp Ditch
Location.05 MI N of Cantrell RD
RouteCity Street 19690
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75616, -92.29755
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch 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 Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Winston Faulkner R over Allsopp Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.