US Bridges

SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch

Good

Randolph County, Arkansas · 2.14 MI NE JCT SH 115 · Structure no. 0000000000X0009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 166-02- Lm 2.14
CrossesBranch
Location2.14 MI NE JCT SH 115
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates36.43692, -90.8685
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic935 by 2028
Trucks1%
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

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 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SH 166-02- Lm 2.14 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.