US Bridges

Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.75MI S Jct. Ingels Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023632

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,772
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,772 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichardson Dr.Sech
CrossesViney Slough Tributary
Location0.75MI S Jct. Ingels Rd.
RouteCity Street 48650
Coordinates35.78135, -90.66084
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,772 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2032
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

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 Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary carry?

About 1,772 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Dr.Sech over Viney Slough Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.