US Bridges

Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.42 MI N of JCT SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000023695

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch is a steel culvert carrying Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDayton Rd.
CrossesBeardy Branch
Location0.42 MI N of JCT SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48416, -92.64083
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayton Rd. over Beardy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Dayton Rd. over Beardy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.