US Bridges

CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.25 M S JCT SH 301 · Structure no. 000000000015855

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31 E. Farm Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location1.25 M S JCT SH 301
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.99183, -93.42612
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 E. Farm Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.