US Bridges

SH 333 over Branch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 5.5 I W JCT SH 7 & 333 · Structure no. 0000000000X1683

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 333 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 333 over Branch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 333
CrossesBranch
Location5.5 I W JCT SH 7 & 333
RouteState Highway 333
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41444, -93.2203
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 333 over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 333 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 333 over Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 333 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 333 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.