US Bridges

Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .5 MI N JCT SH 80 & CR 18 · Structure no. 000000000020588

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBailey Branch Rd.
CrossesDutch Creek Relief
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 80 & CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates35.03881, -93.41511
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bailey Branch Rd. over Dutch Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.