US Bridges

Union Hill RD over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .5 M SE of Fannie · Structure no. 000000000018497

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill RD over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Union Hill RD over Branch in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion Hill RD
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M SE of Fannie
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates34.69167, -93.44444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Hill RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Union Hill RD over Branch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Hill RD over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.