US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N Salinervr-Jenkfr · Structure no. 000000000003537

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
361 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2028. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 8.19
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location0.4 MI N Salinervr-Jenkfr
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.2168, -92.54354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 8.19 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.