US Bridges

SH 319 over Wilson Branch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.67 MI W Lonoke CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005768

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 319 over Wilson Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 319 over Wilson Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 319
CrossesWilson Branch
Location1.67 MI W Lonoke CO LN
RouteState Highway 319
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.05648, -92.14696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,465 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 319 over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 319 over Wilson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 319 over Wilson Branch carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 319 over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 319 over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.