US Bridges

US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 0.54 MI W. of SH 278 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000X0844

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,377 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 371 Sec 2-10.27
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.54 MI W. of SH 278 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 371
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.9528, -93.8874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,377 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 371 Sec 2-10.27 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.