US Bridges

Catholic Point Rdc over Branch

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 1.10 M E SH 9 at C Ridge · Structure no. 000000000021051

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catholic Point Rdc over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Catholic Point Rdc over Branch in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCatholic Point Rdc
CrossesBranch
Location1.10 M E SH 9 at C Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates35.36652, -92.54568
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Catholic Point Rdc over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catholic Point Rdc 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Catholic Point Rdc over Branch carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catholic Point Rdc over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Catholic Point Rdc over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.