US Bridges

South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.43 M N Cords 63 & 64 · Structure no. 000000000004946

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Harris Rd.
CrossesS Fork Little Mazarn CR
Location1.43 M N Cords 63 & 64
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates34.41413, -93.24756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 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 South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Harris Rd. over S Fork Little Mazarn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.