US Bridges

SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 E of SH 107 · Structure no. 0000000000X0418

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,443 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 176 (kiehl Ave.
CrossesWoodruff Creek
Location.2 E of SH 107
RouteState Highway 176
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83299, -92.22737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,443 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$868,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 176 (kiehl Ave. over Woodruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.