US Bridges

Western Hills Ave. over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5M. So. Asher Ave. · Structure no. 000000000022326

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Hills Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Western Hills Ave. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2021. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern Hills Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.5M. So. Asher Ave.
RouteCity Street 61650
Coordinates34.70719, -92.36033
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Hills Ave. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Western Hills Ave. over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Western Hills Ave. over Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Western Hills Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Western Hills Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.