US Bridges

Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI E Brecken · Structure no. 000000000019402

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConverse DR
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
Location0.03 MI E Brecken
RouteCity Street 12820
Coordinates34.764, -92.38799
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2018)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Converse DR over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.