US Bridges

SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch

Good

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.00 E JCT US HWY 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X1007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 27 Sec. 01-1.01
CrossesBranch
Location1.00 E JCT US HWY 71
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates33.84252, -94.12795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 27 Sec. 01-1.01 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.