US Bridges

SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E I-430 · Structure no. 0000000000M0129

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,572
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 10,572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,277 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Log 4.51
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI E I-430
RouteState Highway 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69116, -92.39273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,572 (2018)
Projected traffic11,277 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$512,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Log 4.51 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch carry?

About 10,572 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 Log 4.51 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.