US Bridges

C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.25 Mi. S.W. of Nashvill · Structure no. 000000000022970

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 8 - B- 2.41
CrossesSandy Branch
Location2.25 Mi. S.W. of Nashvill
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.92218, -93.89925
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2018)
Projected traffic344 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns C.R. 8 - B- 2.41 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.