US Bridges

Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 MI Off Peachtree · Structure no. 000000000021272

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,072
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgewood DR
CrossesPanther Branch Creek
Location.1 MI Off Peachtree
RouteCity Street 48850
Coordinates34.7293, -92.40403
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2018)
Projected traffic443 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 Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood DR over Panther Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.