US Bridges

CR 86/STONE County over Branch

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 1.13 MI SW SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000018395

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86/STONE County over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 86/STONE County over Branch in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 86/STONE County
CrossesBranch
Location1.13 MI SW SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates35.95481, -92.24022
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 86/STONE County over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86/STONE County 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 86/STONE County over Branch carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 86/STONE County over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 86/STONE County over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.