US Bridges

Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · JCT 430 & Rodney Parham · Structure no. 0000000000A5317

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2007. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRodney Parham WB
CrossesI 430-LOG 7.69
LocationJCT 430 & Rodney Parham
RouteCity Street 49630
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76833, -92.38983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Parham WB over I 430-LOG 7.69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.