SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief
FairMontgomery County, Arkansas · 6.48 M E JCT HWY 27 · Structure no. 000000000005404
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 298 over Iron Fork Relief built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 298 over Iron Fork Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.