US Bridges

North 20th Street over Town Branch

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · Approx 200 N of US64 · Structure no. 000000000022247

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 20th Street over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North 20th Street over Town Branch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2005. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 20th Street
CrossesTown Branch
LocationApprox 200 N of US64
RouteCity Street 64721
Coordinates35.43724, -94.33811
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2005
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 20th Street over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 20th Street over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North 20th Street over Town Branch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 20th Street over Town Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North 20th Street over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.