US Bridges

Orleans Drive over Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 MI N of Maumelle Blvd · Structure no. 000000000022495

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,332
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans Drive over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Orleans Drive over Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,332 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2022. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesOrleans Drive
CrossesBranch
Location.5 MI N of Maumelle Blvd
RouteCity Street 43090
Coordinates34.83639, -92.39252
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,332 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Orleans Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orleans Drive 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 Orleans Drive over Branch carry?

About 1,332 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orleans Drive over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Orleans Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.