US Bridges

SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI N SH 229-JENKFERRY · Structure no. 000000000007011

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2028. The structure is 1,250 ft (381.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 46-02 Lm 7.59
CrossesSaline River
Location3.5 MI N SH 229-JENKFERRY
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20908, -92.54855
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,250 ft (381.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-02 Lm 7.59 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.