US Bridges

Sschoolave over Town Branch

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · .10 S JCT of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000001694

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sschoolave over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying Sschoolave over Town Branch in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,878 by 2028. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSschoolave
CrossesTown Branch
Location.10 S JCT of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0462, -94.16483
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,878 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sschoolave over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sschoolave over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sschoolave over Town Branch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sschoolave over Town Branch?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sschoolave over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.