US Bridges

Loyola Drive over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Median RD Chenal Pw · Structure no. 000000000021835

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loyola Drive over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loyola Drive over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,361 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoyola Drive
CrossesRock Creek
LocationMedian RD Chenal Pw
RouteCity Street 44070
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75526, -92.428
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2018)
Projected traffic1,361 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Loyola Drive over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loyola Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Loyola Drive over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loyola Drive over Rock Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Loyola Drive over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.