US Bridges

Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.7 E of I 430 · Structure no. 0000000000X0335

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRodneyparham
CrossesRushing Creek
Location1.7 E of I 430
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.74615, -92.35966
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek 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 Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rodneyparham over Rushing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.