US Bridges

Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1 MI S of Eureka Springs · Structure no. 000000000010956

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Lucerne RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location1 MI S of Eureka Springs
RouteCounty Highway 707
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37778, -93.73444
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Lucerne RD over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Lake Lucerne RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.