US Bridges

Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT of 18th & Beechwood · Structure no. 0000000000X0174

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,657 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechwood Avenue
CrossesTown Branch
LocationJCT of 18th & Beechwood
RouteCity Street 4070
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04545, -94.18556
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic2,657 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 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 Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechwood Avenue 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 Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood Avenue over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.