US Bridges

Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city)

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 1/2 MI So of US 82 · Structure no. 000000000019633

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOats STREET-D-0.49
CrossesBranch (city)
Location1/2 MI So of US 82
RouteCity Street 41980
Coordinates33.42333, -94.01271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2007
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 Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city) carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Oats STREET-D-0.49 over Branch (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.