US Bridges

HWY 5 over Saline River

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI South HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000007462

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 5 over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 5 over Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 5
CrossesSaline River
Location0.1 MI South HWY 7
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57767, -92.98141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY 5 over Saline River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 5 over Saline River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 5 over Saline River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 5 over Saline River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 5 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.