US Bridges

Kirk RD over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .02 Mi. South of Chenal · Structure no. 000000000023516

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,586
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirk RD over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirk RD over Rock 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 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesKirk RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location.02 Mi. South of Chenal
RouteCity Street 31180
Coordinates34.75572, -92.45102
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,586 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kirk RD over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Kirk RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kirk RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,586 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kirk RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Kirk RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.