US Bridges

W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 500FT East of Woodrow · Structure no. 000000000019384

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 12th Street
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location500FT East of Woodrow
RouteCity Street 64640
Coordinates34.73983, -92.30333
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W 12th Street over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.