US Bridges

Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.8 M So Beaudry Cir · Structure no. 000000000023623

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River is a steel other carrying Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesTalley Cemetery RD
CrossesSaline River
Location0.8 M So Beaudry Cir
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70313, -92.98657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talley Cemetery RD over 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 Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns Talley Cemetery RD over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.