US Bridges

Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .3 MI W of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080905000003089

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 107
CrossesM Fork Saline River
Location.3 MI W of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 107
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75035, -93.0655
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 107 over M 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 107 over M Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.