US Bridges

Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.17 S HWY 5 · Structure no. 000000000023383

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDeer Park Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Saline River
Location0.17 S HWY 5
RouteCounty Highway 1396
Coordinates34.58989, -92.96145
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Park Rd. 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 Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Park Rd. over South Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.