US Bridges

Harkey Valley RD over Branch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · .51 W JCT CO RD 38 · Structure no. 0000000000X0453

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harkey Valley RD over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Harkey Valley RD over Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarkey Valley RD
CrossesBranch
Location.51 W JCT CO RD 38
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates35.18278, -93.32655
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harkey Valley RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Harkey Valley RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harkey Valley RD over Branch carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harkey Valley RD over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Harkey Valley RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.