US Bridges

John Barrow RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 S W Markham · Structure no. 000000000019403

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Barrow RD over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying John Barrow RD over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohn Barrow RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location.1 S W Markham
RouteCity Street 29530
Coordinates34.75192, -92.37265
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Barrow RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is John Barrow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does John Barrow RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Barrow RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns John Barrow RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.