US Bridges

Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .29 MI E JCT CR 86&SH88 · Structure no. 000000000004524

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
457 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2018. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Hope Rd.
CrossesOuachita River
Location.29 MI E JCT CR 86&SH88
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58159, -93.88436
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little Hope Rd. over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.