US Bridges

SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .87 MI NE JCT SH 7N · Structure no. 000000000006126

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River is a concrete slab carrying SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,773 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 - 6 Log 0.87
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location.87 MI NE JCT SH 7N
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58602, -92.97025
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic15,773 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 - 6 Log 0.87 over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.