US Bridges

SH 10 over Big Branch

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000006592

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Big Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 over Big Branch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 10
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.5 MI E JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates34.87976, -92.76466
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 10 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Big 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Big Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Big Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.