US Bridges

University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI S of I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000A4667

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,501
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversity Ave SB
CrossesCloverdale Drain
Location0.4 MI S of I-30
RouteCity Street 59020
Coordinates34.67434, -92.3597
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,501 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain carry?

About 2,501 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave SB over Cloverdale Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.