US Bridges

South Road over Russell Branch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .4 MI SW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000019834

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Road over Russell Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying South Road over Russell Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Road
CrossesRussell Branch
Location.4 MI SW JCT SH 10
RouteCity Street 54230
Coordinates35.08858, -93.45324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic409 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Road over Russell Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is South Road over Russell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South Road over Russell Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Road over Russell Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns South Road over Russell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.