US Bridges

Shackleford RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2MI NW of I 630 · Structure no. 0000000000X0416

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shackleford RD over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shackleford RD over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShackleford RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2MI NW of I 630
RouteInterstate 430
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75007, -92.39396
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2028
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 Shackleford RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shackleford RD over Rock Creek 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 Shackleford RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shackleford RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Shackleford RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.