US Bridges

SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 2.58 MI E JCT SH 1 & 44 · Structure no. 0000000000M3323

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-44/SEC-5/L5.276
CrossesPatterson Branch
Location2.58 MI E JCT SH 1 & 44
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76017, -90.73284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic672 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH-44/SEC-5/L5.276 over Patterson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.