US Bridges

Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 Me E SH 107 · Structure no. 000000000019407

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,607 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvondale RD
CrossesCreek NO.1 Lakewood
Location.5 Me E SH 107
RouteCity Street 2710
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78926, -92.25239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2018)
Projected traffic3,607 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood 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 Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Avondale RD over Creek NO.1 Lakewood?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.