US Bridges

State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.47 MI SE JCT SH 28 · Structure no. 000000000006109

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Highway 80
CrossesHon Branch-Scott Co.
Location0.47 MI SE JCT SH 28
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.93189, -94.17601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,135 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 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 State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co. 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co. carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co.?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 80 over Hon Branch-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.