US Bridges

CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.07 MI NW JCT CO RD 24 · Structure no. 000000000020338

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2007. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 22; Faulkner
CrossesSaline River
Location1.07 MI NW JCT CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.26859, -94.00523
Functional classRural Minor 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 22; Faulkner 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 CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 22; Faulkner over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.