US Bridges

C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city)

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.47 M S of 29 Bypass · Structure no. 000000000024160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city) is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city) in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC.R. 3 Patmos Road
CrossesBlack Branch (city)
Location0.47 M S of 29 Bypass
RouteCity Street 3
Coordinates33.64001, -93.58398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city) 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 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city) carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 3 Patmos Road over Black Branch (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.