US Bridges

Lotus Valley over Branch

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.11 M W Shady Grove RD · Structure no. 000000000022737

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotus Valley over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lotus Valley over Branch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesLotus Valley
CrossesBranch
Location0.11 M W Shady Grove RD
RouteCity Street 34531
Coordinates34.46839, -93.03447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2018)
Projected traffic329 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Lotus Valley over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lotus Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lotus Valley over Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lotus Valley over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lotus Valley over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.