US Bridges

SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 3.75 MI W of Clark CO · Structure no. 0000000000M3889

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch is a steel culvert carrying SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 26 SEC.03-12.26
CrossesKirkham Branch
Location3.75 MI W of Clark CO
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.03348, -93.49171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,505 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 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 26 SEC.03-12.26 over Kirkham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.