US Bridges

ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5M W of Napa Valley · Structure no. 000000000021271

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,897
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,962 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Charles Blvd
CrossesRock Creek
Location.5M W of Napa Valley
RouteCity Street 50780
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75955, -92.41709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,897 (2018)
Projected traffic12,962 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,897 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST Charles Blvd over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.