RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
Carrying RODNEY PARHAM ROAD over GRASSY FLAT CREEK
AT BUTLER PARK, Pulaski, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
The RODNEY PARHAM ROAD bridge in Pulaski, Arkansas carries RODNEY PARHAM ROAD over GRASSY FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RODNEY PARHAM ROAD compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.2 m (79 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000X0435
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RODNEY PARHAM ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RODNEY PARHAM ROAD against other structures in Pulaski and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RODNEY PARHAM ROAD?
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD in Pulaski, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RODNEY PARHAM ROAD inspected?
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RODNEY PARHAM ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RODNEY PARHAM ROAD?
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RODNEY PARHAM ROAD?
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RODNEY PARHAM ROAD and does age affect safety?
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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