Bradley County, Arkansas
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Bradley County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 73K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Amy silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 43K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Amy silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 40K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mixed alluvial land (guyton) | 31K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chastain silty clay | 22K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Myatt-Kalmia complex, mound phase (amy, kalmia) | 18K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Savannah very fine sandy loam, nearly level phase | 17K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ochlockonee fine sandy loam (ouachita) | 16K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Saffell gravelly fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pheba and Lewiston soils, level phases (pheba, pheba) | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stough-Kalmia complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Savannah very fine sandy loam, eroded nearly level phase | 12K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ruston fine sandy loam, eroded gently sloping phase | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Iuka-Mantachie silt loams (ouachita, guyton) | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Saffell gravelly fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Stough very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilcox silty clay loam, level phase | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pheba and Lewiston soils, nearly level phases (pheba, pheba) | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilcox silty clay loam, moderately steep phase | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prentiss very fine sandy loam, nearly level phase (savannah) | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.