US Bridges

Senate Drive over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.02M. West Geyer Springs · Structure no. 000000000022330

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
959
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senate Drive over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Senate Drive over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2021. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSenate Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.02M. West Geyer Springs
RouteCity Street 52177
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66673, -92.34511
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2018)
Projected traffic518 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senate Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senate Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Senate Drive over Creek carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Senate Drive over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Senate Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.