US Bridges

Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.15 M E Chenal Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000022819

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAr. Systems Drive
CrossesBranch Rock Creek
Location0.15 M E Chenal Blvd.
RouteCity Street 1971
Coordinates34.76394, -92.45228
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2024
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

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 Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ar. Systems Drive over Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.