US Bridges

SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.40 MI E of JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 0000000000X0557

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 114 S-O Lm 4.40
CrossesBranch
Location4.40 MI E of JCT SH 35
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates33.93524, -92.09856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 114 S-O Lm 4.40 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.