US Bridges

Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .75 M N of SH 161 · Structure no. 000000000021917

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek 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 2,301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCord 65 (rixey Rd)
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location.75 M N of SH 161
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.82561, -92.16696
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic2,301 (2018)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,301 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 65 (rixey Rd) over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.