US Bridges

13th Street-Cs over Branch

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 0.22 M E US 278-WLIMAR · Structure no. 000000000023422

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street-Cs over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Street-Cs over Branch in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street-Cs
CrossesBranch
Location0.22 M E US 278-WLIMAR
RouteCity Street 64650
Coordinates33.62328, -91.94159
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
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 13th Street-Cs over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street-Cs over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Street-Cs over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street-Cs over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street-Cs over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.