US Bridges

State Highway 28 over Russell Branch

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 2.3 Mi. W. JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X1134

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over Russell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 28 over Russell Branch in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesRussell Branch
Location2.3 Mi. W. JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates34.94063, -94.14095
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2028
Trucks1%
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

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 28 over Russell Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over Russell 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 State Highway 28 over Russell Branch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over Russell Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 28 over Russell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.