US Bridges

Congo Ferndale RD over Branch

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 11.9 MI North I-30 · Structure no. 000000000023774

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congo Ferndale RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Congo Ferndale RD 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCongo Ferndale RD
CrossesBranch
Location11.9 MI North I-30
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates34.7407, -92.56853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Congo Ferndale RD over Branch built?

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

What condition is Congo Ferndale RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Congo Ferndale RD over Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Congo Ferndale RD over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Congo Ferndale RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.