US Bridges

Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S JCT US71B · Structure no. 000000000023109

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,764
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRogers Metro Prkwy
CrossesBranch Osage Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT US71B
RouteCity Street 38289
Coordinates36.33244, -94.18709
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2018)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2027
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Metro Prkwy over Branch Osage Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.