US Bridges

SH 60 over Earl Branch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 1.8 M N of Perry CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002221

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Earl Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Earl Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 862 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 60
CrossesEarl Branch
Location1.8 M N of Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.97019, -93.21229
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2018)
Projected traffic649 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 60 over Earl Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Earl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Earl Branch carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Earl Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns SH 60 over Earl Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.