US Bridges

Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · East of Success · Structure no. 0000000000X1668

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2028. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr HWY 328
CrossesTownsend Lateral Canal
LocationEast of Success
RouteState Highway 328
Coordinates36.45565, -90.63436
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 328 over Townsend Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.