US Bridges

SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .79 MI E JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000005144

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe is a concrete slab carrying SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,732 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 290-1 Log 0.79
CrossesFourche a Loupe
Location.79 MI E JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 290
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40648, -93.08573
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,732 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290-1 Log 0.79 over Fourche a Loupe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.