US Bridges

Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W Chenal Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000021476

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2014. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesChenal Valley DR
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.7 MI W Chenal Pkwy
RouteCity Street 10562
Coordinates34.77089, -92.4688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic778 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenal Valley DR over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chenal Valley DR over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.