US Bridges

Valley Ranch Drive over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.10 M No. SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000022490

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ranch Drive over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Ranch Drive over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2023. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesValley Ranch Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.10 M No. SH 10
RouteCity Street 59236
Coordinates34.81173, -92.47665
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Valley Ranch Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Ranch Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Ranch Drive over Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ranch Drive over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ranch Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.