US Bridges

Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.9ML South of W Lake DR · Structure no. 000000000023772

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanders Ford RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.9ML South of W Lake DR
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70795, -92.65331
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders Ford RD over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders Ford RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.