US Bridges

Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI East of JCT of Mt. · Structure no. 000000000023344

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaleqah ST Slm SP
CrossesBranch
Location2.4 MI East of JCT of Mt.
RouteCity Street 56760
Coordinates36.18822, -94.50003
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taleqah ST Slm SP 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Taleqah ST Slm SP over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.