US Bridges

Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 2.1 M N JCT Cord 73 & SH7 · Structure no. 000000000017971

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River is a concrete channel beam carrying Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2007. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaudry Circle
CrossesMid Fork Saline River
Location2.1 M N JCT Cord 73 & SH7
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates34.71264, -93.03492
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic222 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaudry Circle over Mid 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 Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beaudry Circle over Mid Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.