US Bridges

Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .1 MI S of HWY 240 · Structure no. 080902000001065

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr C68D
CrossesS. Fork of Caddo River
Location.1 MI S of HWY 240
RouteFederal Lands Road 0C68D
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36119, -93.72797
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1992)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fdr C68D over S. Fork of Caddo River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.