US Bridges

SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 2.86 MI N SH 278 · Structure no. 0000000000X0386

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 980 SEC.25-2.65
CrossesBranch
Location2.86 MI N SH 278
RouteState Highway 980
Coordinates33.98525, -93.84421
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch?

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

Who owns SH 980 SEC.25-2.65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.