US Bridges

CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI N E Pollard · Structure no. 000000000023576

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCR 316 - D
CrossesFish Trap Slough
Location4.0 MI N E Pollard
RouteCounty Highway 316
Coordinates36.48045, -90.30904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 316 - D over Fish Trap Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.