SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.77 over Saline River Relief
FairBradley County, Arkansas · 1.74 MI S JCT US 278 · Structure no. 000000000003566
- 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 1.77 over Saline River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.77 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 172 S-2 Lm 1.77 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 1.77 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 1.77 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 1.77 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 1.77 over Saline River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.