US Bridges

SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.21 MI W & US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000A1538

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
935 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
21,884
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,794 by 2028. The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 10-SEC 8 WB LN
CrossesGill St/Rr/Rose Bayou
Location1.21 MI W & US 70
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates34.75461, -92.29506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length935 ft (285 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,884 (2018)
Projected traffic18,794 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou carry?

About 21,884 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou?

The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10-SEC 8 WB LN over Gill St/Rr/Rose Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.