US Bridges

CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Arkansas · .3 MI W JCT CR179 & SH278 · Structure no. 000000000022231

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch is a steel other carrying CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179/KEITH RD
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI W JCT CR179 & SH278
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.23948, -94.07442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2018)
Projected traffic37 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 CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179/KEITH RD 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 CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179/KEITH RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.