US Bridges

SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.18 MI S JCT US 278 · Structure no. 000000000003565

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location1.18 MI S JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates33.59311, -91.98684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic664 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.18 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.