US Bridges

Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.6 S Baseline RD · Structure no. 000000000019693

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGeyer Springs RD
CrossesVinson Branch
Location1.6 S Baseline RD
RouteCity Street 22260
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64528, -92.34566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch carry?

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

How long is Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Geyer Springs RD over Vinson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.