US Bridges

CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · .26 M N JCT Cord 268 & 80 · Structure no. 000000000013202

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 268C Owensvil
CrossesSo Fork Saline River
Location.26 M N JCT Cord 268 & 80
RouteCounty Highway 268
Coordinates34.57716, -92.81149
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic430 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 268C Owensvil over So 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 268C Owensvil over So Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.