US Bridges

Fdr 11 over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Garland County, Arkansas · 11.2 MI West of HWY 7 · Structure no. 080905000003092

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 11 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 11 over Bear Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFdr 11
CrossesBear Creek
Location11.2 MI West of HWY 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates34.7459, -93.3101
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 11 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 11 over Bear Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 11 over Bear Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 11 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 11 over Bear Creek?

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