US Bridges

SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI W JCT 23 & 96 · Structure no. 0000000000X0769

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 913 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 96-SEC 4
CrossesBranch of Moores Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT 23 & 96
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.44085, -93.85883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2018)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns SH 96-SEC 4 over Branch of Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.