US Bridges

Progress Avenue over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles North of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000023200

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress Avenue over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Progress Avenue over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesProgress Avenue
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 Miles North of US 412
RouteCity Street 46770
Coordinates36.18807, -94.51107
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Progress Avenue over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress Avenue over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Progress Avenue over Branch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Progress Avenue over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Progress Avenue over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.