US Bridges

Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.15MI W HWY 540 · Structure no. 000000000019458

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave-Ft.Smith
CrossesAlexander Branch
Location0.15MI W HWY 540
RouteCity Street 43930
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37789, -94.36788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2018)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Park Ave-Ft.Smith over Alexander Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.