US Bridges

SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch

Good

White County, Arkansas · 0.85 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000007353

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2035. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 13
CrossesN. Main St; Rocky Branch
Location0.85 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26771, -91.73475
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky 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 SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 over N. Main St; Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.