US Bridges

SH 225 over Branch

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S JCT SH 107 · Structure no. 0000000000X0140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 225 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 225 over Branch in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 225
CrossesBranch
Location2.0 MI S JCT SH 107
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates35.28287, -92.23483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2018)
Projected traffic972 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 225 over 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 Branch carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 225 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 225 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.