US Bridges

W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 500 Ft East of Woodrow · Structure no. 000000000019388

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W14th /Daisy Bates 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW14th /Daisy Bates
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location500 Ft East of Woodrow
RouteCity Street 64660
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73794, -92.30459
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is W14th /Daisy Bates 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 W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W14th /Daisy Bates over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.