US Bridges

SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3.5MI NE of Rosston · Structure no. 0000000000M3992

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 200 SEC.01-3.69
CrossesTidwell Branch
Location3.5MI NE of Rosston
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates33.60247, -93.2204
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic443 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 200 SEC.01-3.69 over Tidwell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.