US Bridges

SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.98 MI W Clark CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0303

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 26 SEC.03-13.65
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location2.98 MI W Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates34.03407, -93.46785
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 26 SEC.03-13.65 over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.