US Bridges

Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W of SH 391 · Structure no. 000000000024288

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Lake Rd.
CrossesSlough
Location0.3 MI W of SH 391
RouteCity Street 19700
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74344, -92.13338
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Faulkner Lake Rd. over Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.