US Bridges

Pamela Drive over Branch

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI West of Denise · Structure no. 000000000023773

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pamela Drive over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pamela Drive over Branch in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPamela Drive
CrossesBranch
Location0.10 MI West of Denise
RouteCity Street 43760
Coordinates34.59094, -92.55775
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
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 Pamela Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pamela 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pamela Drive over Branch carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pamela Drive over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pamela Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.