US Bridges

Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.12 M So. Mossey Cr. Dr. · Structure no. 000000000022865

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,789
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSweetgrass Drive
CrossesPayne Branch
Location0.12 M So. Mossey Cr. Dr.
RouteCity Street 56556
Coordinates34.72986, -92.42138
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetgrass Drive over Payne 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetgrass Drive over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.