North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch
FairPulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI So I-40 · Structure no. 000000000019687
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,609
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch is a concrete slab carrying North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,609 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch 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 North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch carry?
About 15,609 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns North Hills Blvd over Dark Hollow Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.