US Bridges

S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.43 MI S SH 1B-DEWITT · Structure no. 000000000019001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2018. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Main Street-Cs
CrossesPrices Branch
Location0.43 MI S SH 1B-DEWITT
RouteCity Street 54251
Coordinates34.28716, -91.33518
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Main Street-Cs over Prices Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.