US Bridges

Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.36 MI W SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000012185

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Uniontown RD
CrossesFoster Branch
Location1.36 MI W SH 59
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48569, -94.3779
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic464 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Uniontown RD over Foster Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.