US Bridges

Old SH 330 over Big Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E JCT US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000M2898

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SH 330 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old SH 330 over Big Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SH 330
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 65
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52875, -92.43344
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SH 330 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SH 330 over Big 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 Old SH 330 over Big Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SH 330 over Big Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old SH 330 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.