US Bridges

SH 225 over Small Branch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI E Greenbriar Cty L · Structure no. 0000000000M2391

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Small Branch is a steel culvert carrying SH 225 over Small Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 225
CrossesSmall Branch
Location4.0 MI E Greenbriar Cty L
RouteState Highway 225
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24489, -92.29921
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic1,092 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 225 over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 over Small 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 225 over Small Branch carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Small Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 225 over Small Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.