US Bridges

Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 MI E Green Mt DR · Structure no. 000000000019648

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesRainwood RD
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
Location.1 MI E Green Mt DR
RouteCity Street 47590
Coordinates34.76865, -92.40086
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainwood RD 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 Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rainwood RD over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.