US Bridges

Saltillo Road over Little Cypress

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.69 S JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000004911

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo Road over Little Cypress is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saltillo Road over Little Cypress in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2029. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltillo Road
CrossesLittle Cypress
Location2.69 S JCT US 64
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.04236, -92.31361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltillo Road over Little Cypress built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltillo Road over Little Cypress in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Saltillo Road over Little Cypress carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Saltillo Road over Little Cypress?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Saltillo Road over Little Cypress?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.