US Bridges

SH 5 Stone County over Branch

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 4.67 Mi. S. Jct. 5 & 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X1138

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Stone County over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 Stone County over Branch in Stone 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Stone County
CrossesBranch
Location4.67 Mi. S. Jct. 5 & 14
RouteState Highway 5
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81147, -92.03258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 5 Stone County over Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 5 Stone County over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 Stone County over Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Stone County over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 5 Stone County over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.