US Bridges

Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.3MI NE of SH 160 · Structure no. 000000000019803

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley CR 1 Z-E
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.3MI NE of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43097, -92.30923
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2018)
Projected traffic252 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bradley CR 1 Z-E over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.