US Bridges

Rahling Road over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.30 N Kanis Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023382

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rahling Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rahling Road over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRahling Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.30 N Kanis Rd.
RouteCity Street 47513
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76417, -92.46189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rahling Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rahling Road over 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 Rahling Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rahling Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Rahling Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.