US Bridges

SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI W of HWY 289 · Structure no. 0000000000X0206

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 354 Izard Co.
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 MI W of HWY 289
RouteState Highway 354
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23464, -91.81679
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic597 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 354 Izard Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 Izard Co. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 354 Izard Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.