US Bridges

N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.5 M S JCT SH43 · Structure no. 000000000023650

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Carl St/ Slm Spr
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 M S JCT SH43
RouteCity Street 9070
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19212, -94.54977
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Carl St/ Slm Spr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N Carl St/ Slm Spr over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.