US Bridges

PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River

Good

Howard County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI SE of Umpire · Structure no. 000000000023481

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2027. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPINKERTON-CR-24-E
CrossesSaline River
Location3.5 MI SE of Umpire
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24591, -94.0069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is PINKERTON-CR-24-E 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns PINKERTON-CR-24-E over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.