US Bridges

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI S of Edgemont · Structure no. 000000000003301

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,049 by 2028. The structure is 1,391 ft (424 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesDevils Fork-Gr FR Lk
Location1.3 MI S of Edgemont
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.59686, -92.17538
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,391 ft (424 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,049 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk?

The structure is 1,391 ft (424 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Devils Fork-Gr FR Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.