US Bridges

Cedar St- F over Town Branch

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.08 MI N US 67 · Structure no. 000000000022977

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar St- F over Town Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cedar St- F over Town Branch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar St- F
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.08 MI N US 67
RouteCity Street 9900
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25862, -90.97319
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2026
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 Cedar St- F over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar St- F over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar St- F over Town Branch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar St- F over Town Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar St- F over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.