US Bridges

Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.88 MI N of CO RD 64 D · Structure no. 000000000024301

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Branch Road
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.88 MI N of CO RD 64 D
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49577, -94.00369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Branch Road over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.