US Bridges

Kerr ST over Town Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI East JCT SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000019981

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerr ST over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kerr ST over Town Branch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKerr ST
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.22 MI East JCT SH 59
RouteCity Street 64532
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42669, -94.34396
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic242 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kerr ST over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerr ST over Town 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kerr ST over Town Branch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kerr ST over Town Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kerr ST over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.