US Bridges

Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 0.01 South SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000022795

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Comfort RD
CrossesBranch/City of Highfill
Location0.01 South SH 264
RouteCity Street 49569
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25772, -94.31968
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Comfort RD over Branch/City of Highfill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.