US Bridges

Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI NW of SH 252-2 · Structure no. 000000000022777

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 39-A
CrossesHenry Branch Seb. Co.
Location1.7 MI NW of SH 252-2
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12645, -94.24994
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2020
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

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 Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co. carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 39-A over Henry Branch Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.