US Bridges

Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Arkansas · .13 MI West of SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000020754

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarisn Central Ave
CrossesDry Branch
Location.13 MI West of SH 7
RouteCity Street 10110
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22868, -93.11321
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 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 Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harisn Central Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Harisn Central Ave over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.