US Bridges

Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W JCT SH 107 & 310 · Structure no. 0000000000M3651

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 310
CrossesCurley Branch
Location2.7 MI W JCT SH 107 & 310
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19858, -92.2601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic943 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Old HWY 310 over Curley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 310 over Curley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.