US Bridges

South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI N of W Sardis Rd. · Structure no. 000000000024200

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSouth Alexander RD
CrossesBrier Lick Branch
Location0.8 MI N of W Sardis Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 999
Coordinates34.56863, -92.44573
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Alexander RD over Brier Lick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns South Alexander RD over Brier Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.