US Bridges

North 52nd Street over Blick Branch

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.74 MI N Grand Ave · Structure no. 000000000019461

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 52nd Street over Blick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North 52nd Street over Blick 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 52nd Street
CrossesBlick Branch
Location0.74 MI N Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 65041
Coordinates35.3961, -94.37411
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2018)
Projected traffic772 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 52nd Street over Blick Branch built?

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

What condition is North 52nd Street over Blick 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 2024.

How much traffic does North 52nd Street over Blick Branch carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 52nd Street over Blick Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North 52nd Street over Blick Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.