US Bridges

Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · .5 MI N JCT SH 5 & 7 · Structure no. 000000000022981

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNatural Springs DR
CrossesSouth Fork Saline River
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 5 & 7
RouteCounty Highway 1967
Coordinates34.58324, -92.97296
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natural Springs DR over South Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Natural Springs DR over South Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.