US Bridges

Valentine RD over Ink Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.3 E SH 391 · Structure no. 000000000021905

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine RD over Ink Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Valentine RD over Ink Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,861 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,094 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValentine RD
CrossesInk Bayou
Location1.3 E SH 391
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78201, -92.10982
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2018)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Valentine RD over Ink Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentine RD over Ink Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valentine RD over Ink Bayou carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Valentine RD over Ink Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valentine RD over Ink Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.