US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Town Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.30 MI E of 11th St. · Structure no. 000000000019985

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut Street 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.30 MI E of 11th St.
RouteCity Street 10690
Coordinates35.43448, -94.34228
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2018)
Projected traffic970 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chestnut Street over Town Branch built?

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

What condition is Chestnut Street 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 Chestnut Street over Town Branch carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.