US Bridges

SH 92 over Branch

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI NE of Conway CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000X0153

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 92
CrossesBranch
Location1.7 MI NE of Conway CO Li
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates35.40541, -92.46761
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2018)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 92 over Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 92 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Branch carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 92 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.