US Bridges

Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir

GoodPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI S SH 276-ONE Horse · Structure no. 000000000021724

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir is a steel other carrying Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2008. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSollars Rd-Cr 179
CrossesSollars Reservoir
Location1.2 MI S SH 276-ONE Horse
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates34.20307, -91.47573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sollars Rd-Cr 179 over Sollars Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.