US Bridges

CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 0.86 MI S JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000024220

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch in Sevier 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 19 Melrose Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location0.86 MI S JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates33.92107, -94.18504
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2018)
Projected traffic239 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 19 Melrose Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.