US Bridges

North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.21 MI So Midland Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000019460

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 50th Street
CrossesNew Alexander Branch
Location2.21 MI So Midland Blvd.
RouteCity Street 65021
Coordinates35.39691, -94.37623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,321 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 50th Street over New 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns North 50th Street over New Alexander Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.