US Bridges

SH 310 over Bailey Branch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.1 E JCT SH 107 · Structure no. 0000000000M3647

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 310 over Bailey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 310 over Bailey Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 310
CrossesBailey Branch
Location0.1 E JCT SH 107
RouteState Highway 310
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19545, -92.20124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic798 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 310 over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 310 over Bailey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 310 over Bailey Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 310 over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 310 over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.