US Bridges

W. Main Street over Rocky Branch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 000000000019901

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Main Street over Rocky Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Main Street over Rocky Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Main Street
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.25 MI W of US 67
RouteCity Street 61545
Coordinates34.86755, -92.13216
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Main Street over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Main Street over Rocky 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. Main Street over Rocky Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Main Street over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W. Main Street over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.