US Bridges

CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI SW US 425-TARRY · Structure no. 000000000021230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 207/ALABAMA RD
CrossesMelton CR - Lincoln CO
Location2.6 MI SW US 425-TARRY
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.05583, -91.88805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 207/ALABAMA RD over Melton CR - Lincoln CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.