US Bridges

Laurel Street over Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .12 N Graham Rd(sh 11) · Structure no. 000000000019347

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Street over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Street over Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Street
CrossesBranch
Location.12 N Graham Rd(sh 11)
RouteCity Street 32510
Coordinates34.86872, -92.10233
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2018)
Projected traffic581 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 Laurel Street over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Street over 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 Laurel Street over Branch carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Street over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Street over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.