US Bridges

SH 114 over Branch

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W of Calmer · Structure no. 0000000000X0558

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 114 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 7 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 114
CrossesBranch
Location1.25 MI W of Calmer
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates33.93435, -92.05124
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 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 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 114 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 114 over Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 114 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.