US Bridges

C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 2.95 Mi. So. Jct. Us. 71 · Structure no. 000000000022323

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 19 Melrose RD
CrossesBranch
Location2.95 Mi. So. Jct. Us. 71
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.89581, -94.18999
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 19 Melrose 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 19 Melrose RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.