US Bridges

Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.19 MI E SH 130-DEWITT · Structure no. 000000000021725

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch is a steel other carrying Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElmbranchrd-Cr 221
CrossesElm Branch
Location1.19 MI E SH 130-DEWITT
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35644, -91.32875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elmbranchrd-Cr 221 over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.