US Bridges

US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.80 MI SW of JCT US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000X1452

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-17/L8.86
CrossesBurnt Branch Crk
Location1.80 MI SW of JCT US 49
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.85187, -91.22728
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 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 traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-70/SEC-17/L8.86 over Burnt Branch Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.