US Bridges

SH 60 over Branch

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI E JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000M1078

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Branch in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 MI E JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0284, -92.73927
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 60 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.