US Bridges

SH 60 over Cherry Branch

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.20 MI E of Fourch JCT · Structure no. 000000000002957

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Cherry Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 60 over Cherry Branch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesCherry Branch
Location3.20 MI E of Fourch JCT
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.95616, -93.10435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 60 over Cherry Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Cherry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Cherry Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Cherry Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Cherry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.