US Bridges

SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch

Fair

Little River County, Arkansas · 5.6 MI So Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0043

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch in Little River County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSH 41- 02 - 5.59
CrossesHall Branch
Location5.6 MI So Sevier CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates33.85467, -94.42142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 41- 02 - 5.59 over Hall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.