US Bridges

SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .25MI E of I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000X0322

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,521
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 338 Baseline RD
CrossesBranch
Location.25MI E of I-30
RouteState Highway 338
Coordinates34.67005, -92.37507
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,521 (2018)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 338 Baseline RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 338 Baseline RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch carry?

About 21,521 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns SH 338 Baseline RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.