US Bridges

Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · .06 MI West of SH 392 · Structure no. 000000000020752

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
857
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStephenson/Harisn
CrossesDry Branch
Location.06 MI West of SH 392
RouteCity Street 55420
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22991, -93.115
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephenson/Harisn over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Stephenson/Harisn over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.