US Bridges

SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · .1 M N of Canfield · Structure no. 0000000000M0711

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 29- 01-11.97
CrossesHeirs Brook
Location.1 M N of Canfield
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates33.18702, -93.63206
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2028
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook?

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

Who owns SH 29- 01-11.97 over Heirs Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.