US Bridges

Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .02 M SW JCT CR 17 · Structure no. 000000000020434

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River is a concrete slab carrying Granville LN over S. Fk. 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGranville LN
CrossesS. Fk. Ouachita River
Location.02 M SW JCT CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates34.53694, -93.76139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River built?

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

What condition is Granville LN over S. Fk. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Granville LN over S. Fk. Ouachita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.