US Bridges

Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 Miles N of W 65 ST · Structure no. 000000000024039

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2015. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeyer Springs Road
CrossesUnion Pacific Rail Road
Location0.2 Miles N of W 65 ST
RouteCity Street 22260
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69338, -92.34319
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Geyer Springs Road over Union Pacific Rail Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.