US Bridges

SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch

Fair

White County, Arkansas · .95 MI W SH 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X1524

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH13 Searcy Bypass
CrossesRocky Branch
Location.95 MI W SH 16
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26917, -91.76583
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH13 Searcy Bypass over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.