US Bridges

Batesville Pike over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3 MI NW of Macon · Structure no. 000000000022146

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batesville Pike over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Batesville Pike over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBatesville Pike
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI NW of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95061, -92.18443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic591 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 Batesville Pike over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batesville Pike over 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 Batesville Pike over Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batesville Pike over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Batesville Pike over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.