US Bridges

SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 5.18 MI NE JCT SH 4 · Structure no. 000000000005216

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 Sec. 01-5.18
CrossesSaline River
Location5.18 MI NE JCT SH 4
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.31491, -93.99056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic519 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 Sec. 01-5.18 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.