SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River
FairHoward County, Arkansas · 2.59 MI E Polk CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005758
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River is a concrete slab carrying SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 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 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 246 SEC.02-2.59 over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.