US Bridges

SH 80 over Cedar Branch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI E Scott Co. Line · Structure no. 0000000000M1484

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 80 over Cedar Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80
CrossesCedar Branch
Location4.9 MI E Scott Co. Line
RouteState Highway 80
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98132, -93.62506
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic902 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 80 over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80 over Cedar 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Cedar Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 80 over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.