US Bridges

SH 307 over Mckim Branch

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI E Bluftton · Structure no. 0000000000X0547

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 307 over Mckim Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 307 over Mckim Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 307
CrossesMckim Branch
Location2.7 MI E Bluftton
RouteState Highway 307
Coordinates34.89309, -93.56083
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 307 over Mckim Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 307 over Mckim 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 307 over Mckim Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 307 over Mckim Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 307 over Mckim Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.