US Bridges

Gaston RD over Hewing Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.90 M NW of JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000023615

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaston RD over Hewing Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gaston RD over Hewing Branch in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGaston RD
CrossesHewing Branch
Location1.90 M NW of JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.4769, -93.7366
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Gaston RD over Hewing Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaston RD over Hewing Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gaston RD over Hewing Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gaston RD over Hewing Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gaston RD over Hewing Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.