US Bridges

B Vista Highland over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S W SH 279 · Structure no. 000000000023095

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Vista Highland over Branch is a steel culvert carrying B Vista Highland over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesB Vista Highland
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI S W SH 279
RouteCity Street 26282
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.44207, -94.32702
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2020
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Vista Highland over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Vista Highland over Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does B Vista Highland over Branch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is B Vista Highland over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns B Vista Highland over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.