US Bridges

CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.5 Miles S of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000016051

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 287-H Old Milit
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 Miles S of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates35.50565, -90.7178
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 287-H Old Milit 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 287-H Old Milit over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.