US Bridges

SH 10 over Milky Branch

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.32 MI East JCT of SH 27 · Structure no. 0000000000X1083

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 over Milky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 over Milky Branch in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10
CrossesMilky Branch
Location2.32 MI East JCT of SH 27
RouteState Highway 10
CountyYell County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0613, -93.35489
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2028
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

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 10 over Milky Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 over Milky Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 over Milky Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 over Milky Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 10 over Milky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.