US Bridges

Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI N JCT SH 225 · Structure no. 000000000022848

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek is a steel other carrying Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2004. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlack Fork RD
CrossesBlackfork Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT SH 225
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25211, -92.31012
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Black Fork RD over Blackfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.