SH 21 over Branch
GoodJohnson County, Arkansas · .96 M N JCT US 64 & 21 · Structure no. 0000000000M3199
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 21 over Branch in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Branch carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.