US Bridges

CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI NW of JCT of 65N · Structure no. 000000000005717

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 655 Boone
CrossesRolands Fork
Location0.9 MI NW of JCT of 65N
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.29834, -93.18951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 655 Boone over Rolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.