US Bridges

Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI S SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000023323

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorng Star Bntnvle
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 MI S SH 12
RouteCity Street 39560
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.319, -94.24988
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morng Star Bntnvle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Morng Star Bntnvle over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.