US Bridges

Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.94 M E SH365 · Structure no. 000000000022861

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarper Road
CrossesBranch of Fourche Bayou
Location3.94 M E SH365
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates34.66006, -92.19464
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic123 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou 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 Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Harper Road over Branch of Fourche Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.