US Bridges

Chenal Parkway over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 4.2 Miles West I-430 · Structure no. 000000000020877

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,229
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenal Parkway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chenal Parkway over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25,229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2021. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChenal Parkway
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 Miles West I-430
RouteCity Street 10562
Coordinates34.76245, -92.4544
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,229 (2018)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chenal Parkway over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenal Parkway over 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 Chenal Parkway over Creek carry?

About 25,229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chenal Parkway over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Chenal Parkway over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.