US Bridges

CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · .25 MI W JCT SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000013988

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 812 (kirby R
CrossesBranch
Location.25 MI W JCT SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 812
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24417, -94.06332
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic17 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CO RD 812 (kirby R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 812 (kirby R over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.