US Bridges

CR 34-T. J. King over Branch

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · .35 MI SE JCT SH 24 · Structure no. 000000000021132

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34-T. J. King over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 34-T. J. King over Branch in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 34-T. J. King
CrossesBranch
Location.35 MI SE JCT SH 24
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.95625, -94.12083
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic95 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 34-T. J. King over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34-T. J. King over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 34-T. J. King over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 34-T. J. King over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 34-T. J. King over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.