US Bridges

Rodney Parham RD over Grassy Flat Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Rod Par&green Mt · Structure no. 0000000000X0436

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Parham RD over Grassy Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rodney Parham RD 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRodney Parham RD
CrossesGrassy Flat Creek
LocationRod Par&green Mt
RouteCity Street 49630
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77244, -92.40217
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Parham RD over Grassy Flat Creek built?

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

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Parham RD over Grassy Flat Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Parham RD over Grassy Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.