US Bridges

Batesville Pike over Miles Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI No Maryland ST · Structure no. 000000000019686

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batesville Pike over Miles Creek is a concrete slab carrying Batesville Pike over Miles Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,222 by 2007. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBatesville Pike
CrossesMiles Creek
Location1.6 MI No Maryland ST
RouteCity Street 2530
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86499, -92.24118
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic13,222 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$826,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batesville Pike over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batesville Pike over Miles 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Batesville Pike over Miles Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batesville Pike over Miles Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Batesville Pike over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.