US Bridges

Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Btwn Wells&josephine · Structure no. 000000000020878

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pankey Ave. over Ison 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPankey Ave.
CrossesIson Creek
LocationBtwn Wells&josephine
RouteCity Street 43785
Coordinates34.79945, -92.42622
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek built?

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

What condition is Pankey Ave. over Ison 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 Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pankey Ave. over Ison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.