US Bridges

Holly Moutain RD over Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .2 MI N JCT SH 16 & CR93 · Structure no. 000000000020587

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Moutain RD over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Holly Moutain RD over Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Moutain RD
CrossesBranch
Location.2 MI N JCT SH 16 & CR93
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.6082, -92.41801
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic532 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Holly Moutain RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Moutain RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Moutain RD over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holly Moutain RD over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Holly Moutain RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.