US Bridges

Dorado Beach Drive over Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.01 M West of Hinson Rd. · Structure no. 000000000022863

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,634
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorado Beach Drive over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dorado Beach Drive over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesDorado Beach Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.01 M West of Hinson Rd.
RouteCity Street 16421
Coordinates34.77844, -92.42466
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2025
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorado Beach Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorado Beach 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 Dorado Beach Drive over Creek carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dorado Beach Drive over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dorado Beach Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.