US Bridges

W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.26 E of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000017873

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Graphic RD
CrossesAlex Branch
Location2.26 E of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.57336, -94.15961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2018)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Graphic RD over Alex 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Graphic RD over Alex Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.