US Bridges

N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .13 N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000023947

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou is a steel culvert carrying N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN. College St.
CrossesN. Fork Cypress Bayou
Location.13 N JCT US 64
RouteCity Street 12230
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08526, -92.21465
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N. College St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.