US Bridges

N. Elizabeth St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .08 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000024071

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Elizabeth St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying N. Elizabeth St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Elizabeth St.
CrossesN. Fork Cypress Bayou
Location.08 MI N JCT US 64
RouteCity Street 18060
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08482, -92.21027
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
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 N. Elizabeth St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth St. over N. Fork Cypress Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.