US Bridges

SH 13 over Shumaker Branch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI S of Carlisle · Structure no. 0000000000X1067

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 over Shumaker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 13 over Shumaker Branch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 13
CrossesShumaker Branch
Location2 MI S of Carlisle
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates34.75428, -91.75193
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 13 over Shumaker Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 over Shumaker 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 13 over Shumaker Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 13 over Shumaker Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 13 over Shumaker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.