US Bridges

Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.20 M E Shadow CR DR · Structure no. 000000000023283

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHudson Branch DR
CrossesHudson Branch
Location0.20 M E Shadow CR DR
RouteCity Street 6550
Coordinates34.98417, -91.98585
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2029
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 Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Branch DR over Hudson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Hudson Branch DR over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.