SH 28 over Gilkey Branch
GoodYell County, Arkansas · 2.68 M E of SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000002227
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 28 over Gilkey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 28 over Gilkey Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 73 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 28 over Gilkey Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SH 28 over Gilkey 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 28 over Gilkey Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 28 over Gilkey Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 28 over Gilkey Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.