US Bridges

Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.14 MI NE JCT US 278 · Structure no. 000000000019301

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club RD
CrossesWadleigh Branch
Location0.14 MI NE JCT US 278
RouteCity Street 13220
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57686, -92.8533
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,869 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 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 Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club RD over Wadleigh Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.