US Bridges

CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr.

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 Mi. So. of SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000021465

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,003
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr. in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 103 Goodson
CrossesNowlin Cr.
Location1 Mi. So. of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates34.83873, -92.55989
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2018)
Projected traffic146 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr. carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr.?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 103 Goodson over Nowlin Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.