US Bridges

S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .3 MI N JCT Apple Blossom · Structure no. 000000000024171

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Dixieland Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI N JCT Apple Blossom
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.24176, -94.14241
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2019)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
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 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 S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Dixieland Rd. 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns S. Dixieland Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.