US Bridges

Timberland Drive over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.40 M NW SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000022701

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timberland Drive over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Timberland Drive over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2024. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesTimberland Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.40 M NW SH 5
RouteCity Street 57837
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70722, -92.38633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2024
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 Timberland Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timberland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Timberland Drive over Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Timberland Drive over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Timberland Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.