US Bridges

Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .3 MI N JCT Apple Blossom · Structure no. 000000000023104

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesLowell. Kinkade Pl
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI N JCT Apple Blossom
RouteCity Street 30965
Coordinates36.24182, -94.14324
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell. Kinkade Pl 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lowell. Kinkade Pl over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.