US Bridges

North Bowman Road over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .02 MI No of W Markham · Structure no. 000000000019886

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bowman Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Bowman Road over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Bowman Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location.02 MI No of W Markham
RouteCity Street 6280
Coordinates34.75449, -92.40686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bowman Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bowman Road over Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Bowman Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Bowman Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North Bowman Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.