US Bridges

State Highway 80 over West Branch

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI SW of Yell CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 80 over West Branch is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 80 over West Branch in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 80
CrossesWest Branch
Location4.5 MI SW of Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 80
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.93395, -93.77342
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic671 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 West Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 80 over West 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 80 over West Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 80 over West Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns State Highway 80 over West Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.