US Bridges

Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.0 M North Mccain Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000023469

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesFairway Ave.
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location1.0 M North Mccain Blvd.
RouteCity Street 19410
Coordinates34.80401, -92.22529
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Ave. over Five Mile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Ave. over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.