US Bridges

SH 213 over Branch

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 1.05 M W of SH 95 · Structure no. 0000000000M2334

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 213 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 213 over Branch in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 213
CrossesBranch
Location1.05 M W of SH 95
RouteState Highway 213
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27257, -92.75048
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic796 (2018)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 213 over Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 213 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 213 over Branch carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 213 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 213 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.