US Bridges

Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.85 MI N JCT SH 248 · Structure no. 000000000022150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2019. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRebeccas RD
CrossesBallard Branch
Location0.85 MI N JCT SH 248
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates34.9325, -94.01472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic171 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebeccas RD over Ballard 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rebeccas RD over Ballard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.