US Bridges

Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.09 MI E SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000017941

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Fork RD
CrossesLake Beaver Fk Spillway
Location0.09 MI E SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14336, -92.44509
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Fork RD over Lake Beaver Fk Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.