SH 80 over Kitchen Branch
FairYell County, Arkansas · E Edge Chalybeate Springs · Structure no. 000000000003015
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 80 over Kitchen Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 80 over Kitchen Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 80 over Kitchen Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 80 over Kitchen 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 80 over Kitchen Branch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 80 over Kitchen Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 80 over Kitchen Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.