US Bridges

Old HWY 389 over Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.29 MI W JCT SH 95 · Structure no. 0000000000M3016

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 389 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 389 over Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2011. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 389
CrossesBranch
Location0.29 MI W JCT SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 1650
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52589, -92.61747
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic207 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 389 over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 389 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 389 over Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 389 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 389 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.