US Bridges

Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · At Butler Park · Structure no. 0000000000X0435

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,300 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRodney Parham Road
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
LocationAt Butler Park
RouteCity Street 49630
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76249, -92.38347
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic29,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat 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 Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Parham Road over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.