US Bridges

Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25 MI E Green Mt DR · Structure no. 000000000019649

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacon DR
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
Location.25 MI E Green Mt DR
RouteCity Street 35270
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76769, -92.40036
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2018)
Projected traffic179 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macon DR over Grassy Flat 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 Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Macon DR over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.