US Bridges

Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .05 MI S /Cntry Club Blvd · Structure no. 000000000022216

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFountain Bleau Dri
CrossesBranch
Location.05 MI S /Cntry Club Blvd
RouteCity Street 20854
Coordinates34.83975, -92.39789
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2020
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 Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Bleau Dri over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fountain Bleau Dri over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.