US Bridges

Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.20 W of Gregg Street · Structure no. 000000000021085

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,761 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoplar Street
CrossesScull Cr. - Fayetteville
Location0.20 W of Gregg Street
RouteCity Street 46200
Coordinates36.08848, -94.16707
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (1987)
Projected traffic5,761 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Poplar Street over Scull Cr. - Fayetteville?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.