US Bridges

SH 247 over Tanyard Branch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI E of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X1187

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 247 over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 247 over Tanyard Branch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 247
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location3.7 MI E of JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates35.22319, -93.07968
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2029
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 247 over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 247 over Tanyard 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 247 over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 247 over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 247 over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.