US Bridges

Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city)

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.8 Mi.E.Of Stateline Ave · Structure no. 000000000022464

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAr Blvd &jefferson
CrossesBranch Nix Creek (city)
Location0.8 Mi.E.Of Stateline Ave
RouteCity Street 1970
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.46078, -94.02919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (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 Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ar Blvd &jefferson over Branch Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.