US Bridges

SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W of Athens · Structure no. 0000000000X0038

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 Sec. 01-4.87
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI W of Athens
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31407, -93.9958
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic519 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 84 Sec. 01-4.87 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.