US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S US 270-SHERIDAN · Structure no. 0000000000M0916

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,465 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 19.17
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.1 MI S US 270-SHERIDAN
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.30389, -92.40304
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch?

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

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 19.17 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.