US Bridges

Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .6 W SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000013162

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River is a concrete channel beam carrying Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOats Loop
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline River
Location.6 W SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72528, -93.066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oats Loop over Middle 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Oats Loop over Middle Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.